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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexey Polpudnikov 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

37-13-1Record25-12-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'6"Height6'1"
-ReachTBD
171 lbsWeight170 lbs

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.

Alexey PolpudnikovNow 1702
If they win+12→ 1714
If they lose-12→ 1690
Jorge SantiagoNow 1703
If they win+12→ 1715
If they lose-12→ 1691

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.

1658 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1642 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
1.69
Not available
Strike accuracy
35%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.62
Not available
Strike defense
56%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0.58
Not available
Takedown accuracy
30%
Not available
Takedown defense
52%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.77

Trajectory

Alexey PolpudnikovJorge Santiago
170017502011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

21 (57%)
KO/TKO
10 (40%)
9 (24%)
Submission
13 (52%)
7 (19%)
Decision
2 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexey Polpudnikov64%
Jorge Santiago 36%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexey Polpudnikov a 64% favorite over Jorge Santiago in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Jorge Santiago's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1702 vs 1703), separated by just 1 points.

Jorge Santiago enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alexey Polpudnikov finishes 81% 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.