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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jai Herbert vs Robert Watley

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

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Jai Herbert
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Jai Herbert

“The Black Country Banger”

15-6-1LightweightUFC

1690Good

Tale of the tape

15-6-1Record16-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'1"Height5'9"
77"Reach75"
155 lbsWeight155 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.

Jai HerbertNow 1690
If they win+16→ 1706
If they lose-16→ 1674
Robert WatleyNow 1690
If they win+16→ 1706
If they lose-16→ 1674

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.

1662 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1615 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.19
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
42%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.34
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
53%
Strike defense
Not available
0.42
Takedown avg.
Not available
0%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
67%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Jai HerbertRobert Watley
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (67%)
KO/TKO
6 (38%)
1 (7%)
Submission
4 (25%)
4 (27%)
Decision
6 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Jai Herbert61%
Robert Watley 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jai Herbert a 61% favorite over Robert Watley in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1690 vs 1690), separated by just 0 points.

Jai Herbert enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Robert Watley enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jai Herbert finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Robert Watley 63%.

Jai Herbert 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.