Combat Edge Intelligence

Jeff Newton vs Sam Hoger

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

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Sam Hoger

“Alaskan Assassin”

10-4-0Light HeavyweightHoger MMA

1627Solid

Tale of the tape

4-2-0Record10-4-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'2"
TBDReachTBD
204 lbsWeight205 lbs
Todd Medina Freestyle TeamTeamMiletich Martial Arts

What's at stake

Sam Hoger is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Jeff Newton carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jeff NewtonNow 1542
If they win+30→ 1572
If they lose-18→ 1524
Sam HogerNow 1627
If they win+12→ 1639
If they lose-20→ 1607

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.

1496 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1529 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.28
Sig. strikes / min
1.07
20%
Strike accuracy
25%
1.41
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.25
52%
Strike defense
57%
0
Takedown avg.
1.12
TBD
Takedown accuracy
38%
0%
Takedown defense
29%
8.47
Submission avg.
1.34

Trajectory

Jeff NewtonSam Hoger
1500155016002004200520062007200820092010

Win method breakdown

2 (50%)
KO/TKO
3 (30%)
2 (50%)
Submission
6 (60%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (10%)

Combat Edge model read

Sam Hoger66%
Jeff Newton 34%Elo baseline: 62%

The Combat Edge model makes Sam Hoger a 66% favorite over Jeff Newton in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (62%).

Sam Hoger holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1627 to 1542, a 85-point edge.

Sam Hoger enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Jeff Newton finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Sam Hoger 90%.

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