Combat Edge Intelligence

Luis Pena vs Ray Hayes

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

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Luis Pena
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Luis Pena

“Violent Bob Ross”

12-6-0WelterweightAFS

1640Solid
Ray Hayes
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Ray Hayes

“Sweet Baby”

9-2-0WelterweightLFA

1640Solid

Tale of the tape

12-6-0Record9-2-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
TBDReach-
161 lbsWeight170 lbs

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Luis PenaNow 1640
If they win+16→ 1656
If they lose-16→ 1624
Ray HayesNow 1640
If they win+16→ 1656
If they lose-16→ 1624

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.

1577 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1508 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.66
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
47%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
51%
Strike defense
TBD
1.17
Takedown avg.
TBD
33%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
48%
Takedown defense
TBD
1.17
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Luis PenaRay Hayes
155016001650170020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (25%)
KO/TKO
6 (67%)
5 (42%)
Submission
3 (33%)
4 (33%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Ray Hayes66%
Luis Pena 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ray Hayes a 66% favorite over Luis Pena in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Luis Pena's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1640 vs 1640), separated by just 0 points.

Ray Hayes enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Luis Pena finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Ray Hayes 100%.

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