Combat Edge Intelligence

Kyle Daukaus vs Phil Hawes

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

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Kyle Daukaus
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Kyle Daukaus

“The D'Arce Knight”

17-5-0MiddleweightUFC

1716Good
Phil Hawes
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Phil Hawes

“No Hype”

12-6-0MiddleweightUFC

1623Solid

Tale of the tape

17-5-0Record12-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'3"Height5'11"
76"Reach77"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Martinez BJJTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Kyle Daukaus is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Phil Hawes carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kyle DaukausNow 1716
If they win+12→ 1728
If they lose-20→ 1696
Phil HawesNow 1623
If they win+20→ 1643
If they lose-12→ 1611

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.

1613 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1643 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.32
Sig. strikes / min
5.33
53%
Strike accuracy
59%
2.90
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.72
43%
Strike defense
56%
2.08
Takedown avg.
2.11
26%
Takedown accuracy
35%
83%
Takedown defense
91%
2.08
Submission avg.
0.23

Trajectory

Kyle DaukausPhil Hawes
16501700175020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (12%)
KO/TKO
8 (67%)
12 (71%)
Submission
2 (17%)
3 (18%)
Decision
2 (17%)

Combat Edge model read

Kyle Daukaus87%
Phil Hawes 13%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Kyle Daukaus a 87% favorite over Phil Hawes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Kyle Daukaus holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1716 to 1623, a 93-point edge.

Phil Hawes enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Kyle Daukaus finishes 82% of wins inside the distance, Phil Hawes 83%.

Kyle Daukaus and Phil Hawes share 1 common opponent: Roman Dolidze.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossKO · 2022
Roman Dolidze
LossKO · 2022