Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexandre Pantoja vs Matt Schnell

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

30-6-0 Record 17-11-0
Flyweight Division Flyweight
5'5" Height 5'8"
67" Reach 70"
125 lbs Weight 135 lbs
American Top Team Team Fortis MMA

What's at stake

Alexandre Pantoja is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Matt Schnell carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alexandre PantojaNow 1808
If they win+6→ 1814
If they lose-18→ 1790
Matt SchnellNow 1606
If they win+18→ 1624
If they lose-6→ 1600

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Tracked stat edges

4.36
Sig. strikes / min
4.07
50%
Strike accuracy
40%
3.88
Strikes absorbed / min Lower is better
4.11
50%
Strike defense
55%
2.80
Takedown avg.
0.60
48%
Takedown accuracy
45%
69%
Takedown defense
43%
0.98
Submission avg.
1.21

Trajectory

Alexandre Pantoja Matt Schnell
1600 1700 1800 2024 2025 2026

Win method breakdown

8 (27%)
KO/TKO
2 (13%)
12 (40%)
Submission
9 (56%)
10 (33%)
Decision
5 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexandre Pantoja91%
Matt Schnell9%Elo baseline: 76%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexandre Pantoja a 91% favorite over Matt Schnell in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (76%).

Alexandre Pantoja holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1808 to 1606, a 202-point edge.

Matt Schnell enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alexandre Pantoja finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Matt Schnell 69%.

Alexandre Pantoja and Matt Schnell share 2 common opponents: Steve Erceg and Brandon Royval.

Matt Schnell carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (2)

Win Decision - Unanimous · 2024
Steve Erceg
Loss KO/TKO · 2024
Win Decision - Unanimous · 2023
Win Submission · 2021
Brandon Royval
Loss Submission · 2022