Combat Edge Intelligence

Alan Belcher vs Jorge Santiago

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

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Tale of the tape

19-9-0Record25-12-0
HeavyweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height6'1"
TBDReachTBD
233 lbsWeight170 lbs
RoufusportTeamBlackzilians

What's at stake

Jorge Santiago is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Alan Belcher carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alan BelcherNow 1685
If they win+13→ 1698
If they lose-11→ 1674
Jorge SantiagoNow 1703
If they win+11→ 1714
If they lose-13→ 1690

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.

1661 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1641 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.70
Sig. strikes / min
1.69
42%
Strike accuracy
35%
3.10
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.62
60%
Strike defense
56%
0.44
Takedown avg.
0.58
27%
Takedown accuracy
30%
55%
Takedown defense
52%
0.87
Submission avg.
0.77

Trajectory

Alan BelcherJorge Santiago
17001750201120122013

Win method breakdown

11 (58%)
KO/TKO
10 (40%)
5 (26%)
Submission
13 (52%)
3 (16%)
Decision
2 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Alan Belcher60%
Jorge Santiago 40%Elo baseline: 47%

The Combat Edge model makes Alan Belcher a 60% favorite over Jorge Santiago in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Jorge Santiago's way (47%).

Jorge Santiago holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1703 to 1685, a 18-point edge.

Alan Belcher enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jorge Santiago enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alan Belcher finishes 84% of wins inside the distance, Jorge Santiago 92%.

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