Combat Edge Intelligence

Jack Hermansson vs Kelvin Gastelum

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

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Tale of the tape

24-10-0Record20-11-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height5'9"
77"Reach71"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Frontline AcademyTeamFight Ready

What's at stake

Jack Hermansson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Kelvin Gastelum carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jack HermanssonNow 1721
If they win+11→ 1732
If they lose-13→ 1708
Kelvin GastelumNow 1693
If they win+13→ 1706
If they lose-11→ 1682

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 Elo1715 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.13
Sig. strikes / min
3.67
45%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.53
57%
Strike defense
57%
1.50
Takedown avg.
1.01
30%
Takedown accuracy
34%
81%
Takedown defense
60%
0.37
Submission avg.
0.09

Trajectory

Jack HermanssonKelvin Gastelum
170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (46%)
KO/TKO
6 (30%)
6 (25%)
Submission
5 (25%)
7 (29%)
Decision
9 (45%)

Combat Edge model read

Kelvin Gastelum56%
Jack Hermansson 44%Elo baseline: 46%

The Combat Edge model makes Kelvin Gastelum a 56% favorite over Jack Hermansson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Jack Hermansson's way (46%).

Jack Hermansson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1721 to 1693, a 28-point edge.

Jack Hermansson enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jack Hermansson finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Kelvin Gastelum 55%.

Jack Hermansson and Kelvin Gastelum share 3 common opponents: Joe Pyfer, Chris Curtis and Jared Cannonier.

Jack Hermansson carries a 6-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (3)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2024
Joe Pyfer
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2022
Chris Curtis
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2023
LossTKO · 2019
Jared Cannonier
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2021