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Combat Edge Intelligence

Andrew Sanchez vs Andrey Pulyaev

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

14-9-0Record10-6-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'4"
76"Reach78"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
Tristar GymTeamStorm Shlemenko Fight Team· 1678 avg Elo · 3 rated

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.

Andrew SanchezNow 1596
If they win+16→ 1612
If they lose-16→ 1580
Andrey PulyaevNow 1596
If they win+16→ 1612
If they lose-16→ 1580

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.

1663 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1580 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.30
Sig. strikes / min
3.60
44%
Strike accuracy
56%
5.10
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.94
51%
Strike defense
55%
2.55
Takedown avg.
0.27
37%
Takedown accuracy
0%
100%
Takedown defense
56%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Andrew SanchezAndrey Pulyaev
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (43%)
KO/TKO
6 (60%)
2 (14%)
Submission
2 (20%)
6 (43%)
Decision
2 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Andrew Sanchez52%
Andrey Pulyaev 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Andrew Sanchez a 52% favorite over Andrey Pulyaev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1596 vs 1596), separated by just 0 points.

Andrew Sanchez enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Andrey Pulyaev enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Andrew Sanchez finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Andrey Pulyaev 80%.

Andrey Pulyaev carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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