Combat Edge Intelligence

Hector Lombard vs Joshua Burkman

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

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“The People's Warrior”

28-18-0LightweightLFA

1644Solid

Tale of the tape

34-11-1Record28-18-0
MiddleweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
71.00Reach39,0"
185 lbsWeight155 lbs
UFD GymTeamThe Pit Elevated Fight Team

What's at stake

Hector Lombard is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Joshua Burkman carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Hector LombardNow 1704
If they win+10→ 1714
If they lose-14→ 1690
Joshua BurkmanNow 1644
If they win+14→ 1658
If they lose-10→ 1634

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.

1703 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1662 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.02
Sig. strikes / min
2.69
46%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.35
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.13
53%
Strike defense
52%
1.69
Takedown avg.
2.53
49%
Takedown accuracy
37%
77%
Takedown defense
73%
0.47
Submission avg.
0.30

Trajectory

Hector LombardJoshua Burkman
1650170017501800201720182019

Win method breakdown

22 (65%)
KO/TKO
7 (25%)
4 (12%)
Submission
10 (36%)
8 (24%)
Decision
11 (39%)

Combat Edge model read

Hector Lombard63%
Joshua Burkman 37%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Hector Lombard a 63% favorite over Joshua Burkman in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Hector Lombard holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1704 to 1644, a 60-point edge.

Hector Lombard enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Joshua Burkman enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Hector Lombard finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Joshua Burkman 61%.

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