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Combat Edge Intelligence

Justin Eilers vs Paul Buentello

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

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“The Headhunter”

35-17-0Light HeavyweightACB

1643Solid

Tale of the tape

19-7-1Record35-17-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'3"
TBDReachTBD
235 lbsWeight205 lbs
Miletich Martial ArtsTeamGrudge Training Center

What's at stake

Justin Eilers is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Paul Buentello carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Justin EilersNow 1666
If they win+11→ 1677
If they lose-13→ 1653
Paul BuentelloNow 1643
If they win+13→ 1656
If they lose-11→ 1632

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.

1533 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1537 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.93
Sig. strikes / min
3.18
31%
Strike accuracy
46%
9.92
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.32
47%
Strike defense
52%
0
Takedown avg.
0.36
0%
Takedown accuracy
50%
0%
Takedown defense
39%
0
Submission avg.
0.72

Trajectory

Justin EilersPaul Buentello
160016502007200820092010201120122013201420152016

Win method breakdown

18 (95%)
KO/TKO
25 (71%)
0 (0%)
Submission
6 (17%)
1 (5%)
Decision
4 (11%)

Combat Edge model read

Justin Eilers51%
Paul Buentello 49%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Justin Eilers a 51% favorite over Paul Buentello in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Justin Eilers holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1666 to 1643, a 23-point edge.

Justin Eilers finishes 95% of wins inside the distance, Paul Buentello 89%.

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