Combat Edge Intelligence

Paul Buentello vs Stefan Struve

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

35-17-0Record29-13-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'3"Height7'0"
TBDReach84,5"
205 lbsWeight265 lbs
Grudge Training CenterTeamTeam Schrijber

What's at stake

Stefan Struve 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.

Paul BuentelloNow 1643
If they win+13→ 1656
If they lose-11→ 1632
Stefan StruveNow 1664
If they win+11→ 1675
If they lose-13→ 1651

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.

1536 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1696 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.18
Sig. strikes / min
3.12
46%
Strike accuracy
47%
7.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.04
52%
Strike defense
47%
0.36
Takedown avg.
0.56
50%
Takedown accuracy
47%
39%
Takedown defense
56%
0.72
Submission avg.
1.68

Trajectory

Paul BuentelloStefan Struve
165017002014201520162017201820192020

Win method breakdown

25 (71%)
KO/TKO
8 (29%)
6 (17%)
Submission
18 (64%)
4 (11%)
Decision
2 (7%)

Combat Edge model read

Stefan Struve60%
Paul Buentello 40%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Stefan Struve a 60% favorite over Paul Buentello in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Stefan Struve holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1664 to 1643, a 21-point edge.

Stefan Struve enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Paul Buentello finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Stefan Struve 93%.

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