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Combat Edge Intelligence

Grant Neal vs Kestutis Smirnovas

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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9-2-0Light HeavyweightBFC

1631Solid

Tale of the tape

9-2-0Record24-8-2
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'0"Height5'10"
72"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight198 lbs

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Grant NealNow 1631
If they win+16→ 1647
If they lose-16→ 1615
Kestutis SmirnovasNow 1631
If they win+12→ 1643
If they lose-12→ 1619

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1550 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1535 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Grant NealKestutis Smirnovas
1650201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

1 (11%)
KO/TKO
3 (13%)
3 (33%)
Submission
14 (61%)
5 (56%)
Decision
6 (26%)

Combat Edge model read

Grant Neal60%
Kestutis Smirnovas 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Grant Neal a 60% favorite over Kestutis Smirnovas in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1631 vs 1631), separated by just 0 points.

Grant Neal enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Grant Neal finishes 44% of wins inside the distance, Kestutis Smirnovas 74%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.