Combat Edge Intelligence

Matt Hamill vs Rich Franklin

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

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Matt Hamill

“The Hammer”

13-8-0Light HeavyweightMAV

1556Solid

Tale of the tape

13-8-0Record29-7-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
TBDReachTBD
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
IndependentTeamTeam Extreme

What's at stake

Rich Franklin is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 while a loss costs more — Matt Hamill carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Matt HamillNow 1556
If they win+23→ 1579
If they lose-9→ 1547
Rich FranklinNow 1710
If they win+7→ 1717
If they lose-17→ 1693

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.

1637 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1689 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.69
Sig. strikes / min
4.10
42%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.80
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.07
61%
Strike defense
63%
3
Takedown avg.
1.31
34%
Takedown accuracy
67%
92%
Takedown defense
63%
0
Submission avg.
0.66

Trajectory

Matt HamillRich Franklin
15001600170020112012201320142015201620172018

Win method breakdown

7 (58%)
KO/TKO
20 (69%)
0 (0%)
Submission
5 (17%)
5 (42%)
Decision
4 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

Rich Franklin72%
Matt Hamill 28%Elo baseline: 71%

The Combat Edge model makes Rich Franklin a 72% favorite over Matt Hamill in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (71%).

Rich Franklin holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1710 to 1556, a 154-point edge.

Matt Hamill enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Matt Hamill finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Rich Franklin 86%.

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