Combat Edge Intelligence

Jack Hermansson vs Joe Pyfer

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

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16-3-0MiddleweightUFC

1763Great

Tale of the tape

24-10-0Record16-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'1"
77"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Frontline AcademyTeamTeam Balance

What's at stake

Joe Pyfer is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Jack Hermansson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jack HermanssonNow 1721
If they win+13→ 1734
If they lose-11→ 1710
Joe PyferNow 1763
If they win+14→ 1777
If they lose-18→ 1745

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.

1715 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1674 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.13
Sig. strikes / min
3.47
45%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
57%
Strike defense
54%
1.50
Takedown avg.
1.23
30%
Takedown accuracy
33%
81%
Takedown defense
50%
0.37
Submission avg.
1.02

Trajectory

Jack HermanssonJoe Pyfer
170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (46%)
KO/TKO
10 (63%)
6 (25%)
Submission
4 (25%)
7 (29%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Joe Pyfer71%
Jack Hermansson 29%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Joe Pyfer a 71% favorite over Jack Hermansson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Joe Pyfer holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1763 to 1721, a 42-point edge.

Jack Hermansson enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Joe Pyfer enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Jack Hermansson finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Joe Pyfer 88%.

Jack Hermansson and Joe Pyfer share 1 common opponent: Kelvin Gastelum.

Jack Hermansson carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinSubmission · 2020
Kelvin Gastelum
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025