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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jake Paul vs Sam Fournier

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

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Jake Paul

“The Problem Child”

12-2-0Light HeavyweightBoxing

1408Developing

Tale of the tape

12-2-0Record2-3-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'5"
71" Reach-
191 lbsWeight205 lbs
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What's at stake

Sam Fournier is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +20 while a loss costs more — Jake Paul carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jake PaulNow 1408
If they win+28→ 1436
If they lose-20→ 1388
Sam FournierNow 1460
If they win+20→ 1480
If they lose-28→ 1432

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 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1497 · 5 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

Jake PaulSam Fournier
1400145015001550200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (58%)
KO/TKO
1 (50%)
0 (0%)
Submission
0 (0%)
5 (42%)
Decision
1 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Sam Fournier51%
Jake Paul 49%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Sam Fournier a 51% favorite over Jake Paul in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Sam Fournier holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1460 to 1408, a 52-point edge.

Sam Fournier enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jake Paul finishes 58% of wins inside the distance.

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