Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Saunders vs Matt Brown

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

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Matt Brown

“The Immortal”

24-19-0WelterweightUFC

1607Solid

Tale of the tape

23-13-2Record24-19-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
45,0"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs

What's at stake

Ben Saunders is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Matt Brown carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ben SaundersNow 1666
If they win+10→ 1676
If they lose-14→ 1652
Matt BrownNow 1607
If they win+14→ 1621
If they lose-10→ 1597

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.

1652 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1645 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.23
Sig. strikes / min
3.76
50%
Strike accuracy
55%
3.58
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.92
51%
Strike defense
55%
0.20
Takedown avg.
1.68
40%
Takedown accuracy
47%
67%
Takedown defense
64%
1.30
Submission avg.
1.30

Trajectory

Ben SaundersMatt Brown
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Win method breakdown

11 (48%)
KO/TKO
16 (67%)
6 (26%)
Submission
6 (25%)
6 (26%)
Decision
2 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Ben Saunders63%
Matt Brown 37%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Ben Saunders a 63% favorite over Matt Brown in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Ben Saunders holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1666 to 1607, a 59-point edge.

Ben Saunders finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Matt Brown 92%.

Ben Saunders and Matt Brown share 1 common opponent: Court McGee.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDEC · 2017
Court McGee
WinKO/TKO · 2023