Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Saunders vs Dennis Hallman

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

23-13-2Record53-20-2
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'3"Height5'9"
45,0"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight181 lbs
American Top Team OrlandoTeamVictory Athletics

What's at stake

Ben Saunders is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Dennis Hallman carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ben SaundersNow 1667
If they win+11→ 1678
If they lose-13→ 1654
Dennis HallmanNow 1637
If they win+13→ 1650
If they lose-11→ 1626

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.

1653 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1568 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.23
Sig. strikes / min
1.12
50%
Strike accuracy
45%
3.58
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.96
51%
Strike defense
44%
0.20
Takedown avg.
1.79
40%
Takedown accuracy
30%
67%
Takedown defense
25%
1.30
Submission avg.
2.15

Trajectory

Ben SaundersDennis Hallman
16501700175020142015201620172018201920202021

Win method breakdown

11 (48%)
KO/TKO
5 (10%)
6 (26%)
Submission
40 (77%)
6 (26%)
Decision
7 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Ben Saunders71%
Dennis Hallman 29%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Ben Saunders a 71% favorite over Dennis Hallman in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Ben Saunders holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1667 to 1637, a 30-point edge.

Dennis Hallman enters on a 7-fight loss streak.

Ben Saunders finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Dennis Hallman 87%.

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