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Combat Edge Intelligence

Paul Buentello vs Robelis Despaigne

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

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Paul Buentello

“The Headhunter”

35-17-0Light HeavyweightACB

1643Solid

Tale of the tape

35-17-0Record7-2-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'3"Height6'7"
TBDReach 84"
205 lbsWeight263 lbs
Grudge Training CenterTeamMMA Temple

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.

Paul BuentelloNow 1643
If they win+12→ 1655
If they lose-12→ 1631
Robelis DespaigneNow 1643
If they win+24→ 1667
If they lose-24→ 1619

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.

1537 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1577 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.18
Sig. strikes / min
2.11
46%
Strike accuracy
60%
7.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.54
52%
Strike defense
47%
0.36
Takedown avg.
0
50%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
39%
Takedown defense
50%
0.72
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Paul BuentelloRobelis Despaigne
160016502014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

25 (71%)
KO/TKO
6 (86%)
6 (17%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (11%)
Decision
1 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

Robelis Despaigne61%
Paul Buentello 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Robelis Despaigne a 61% favorite over Paul Buentello in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Paul Buentello's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1643 vs 1643), separated by just 0 points.

Robelis Despaigne enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Paul Buentello finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Robelis Despaigne 86%.

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