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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jamahal Hill vs Paul Craig

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

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Jamahal Hill
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Jamahal Hill

“Sweet Dreams”

12-4-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1702Good
Paul Craig
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Paul Craig

“Bearjew”

17-10-1MiddleweightUFC

1663Good

Tale of the tape

12-4-0Record17-10-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'4"Height6'4"
79"Reach76"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs

What's at stake

Jamahal Hill is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Paul Craig carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jamahal HillNow 1702
If they win+14→ 1716
If they lose-18→ 1684
Paul CraigNow 1663
If they win+13→ 1676
If they lose-11→ 1652

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.

1712 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1715 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

7.05
Sig. strikes / min
2.54
53%
Strike accuracy
45%
4.02
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3
45%
Strike defense
44%
0
Takedown avg.
1.47
Not available
Takedown accuracy
19%
73%
Takedown defense
35%
0
Submission avg.
1.38

Trajectory

Jamahal HillPaul Craig
165017001750202320242025

Win method breakdown

7 (58%)
KO/TKO
4 (24%)
0 (0%)
Submission
13 (76%)
5 (42%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Jamahal Hill and Paul Craig within a point of even.

Jamahal Hill holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1702 to 1663, a 39-point edge.

Jamahal Hill enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Paul Craig enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Jamahal Hill finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Paul Craig 100%.

Jamahal Hill and Paul Craig share 1 common opponent: Johnny Walker.

Jamahal Hill carries a 3-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)

WinKO · 2022
Johnny Walker
LossKO/TKO · 2023