Combat Edge Intelligence

Raffael Cerqueira vs Sam Hoger

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

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Sam Hoger

“Alaskan Assassin”

10-4-0Light HeavyweightHoger MMA

1627Solid

Tale of the tape

11-4-0Record10-4-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'2"
76"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
CTJ Judo & Jiu-JitsuTeamMiletich Martial Arts

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.

Raffael CerqueiraNow 1629
If they win+16→ 1645
If they lose-16→ 1613
Sam HogerNow 1627
If they win+16→ 1643
If they lose-16→ 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.

1555 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1529 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.61
Sig. strikes / min
1.07
45%
Strike accuracy
25%
4.88
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.25
37%
Strike defense
57%
0
Takedown avg.
1.12
TBD
Takedown accuracy
38%
40%
Takedown defense
29%
0
Submission avg.
1.34

Trajectory

Raffael CerqueiraSam Hoger
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Win method breakdown

8 (73%)
KO/TKO
3 (30%)
2 (18%)
Submission
6 (60%)
1 (9%)
Decision
1 (10%)

Combat Edge model read

Raffael Cerqueira57%
Sam Hoger 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Raffael Cerqueira a 57% favorite over Sam Hoger in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1629 vs 1627), separated by just 2 points.

Raffael Cerqueira enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Sam Hoger enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Raffael Cerqueira finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Sam Hoger 90%.

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