Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Saunders vs Sergio Moraes

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

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Sergio Moraes

“The Panther”

14-7-1WelterweightTaura

1641Solid

Tale of the tape

23-13-2Record14-7-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
45,0"Reach72,0"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
American Top Team OrlandoTeamBrazilian TKO· 1650 avg Elo · 5 rated

What's at stake

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

Ben SaundersNow 1666
If they win+11→ 1677
If they lose-13→ 1653
Sergio MoraesNow 1641
If they win+17→ 1658
If they lose-15→ 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.

1652 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1673 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.23
Sig. strikes / min
2.42
50%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.58
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
51%
Strike defense
60%
0.20
Takedown avg.
1.20
40%
Takedown accuracy
39%
67%
Takedown defense
75%
1.30
Submission avg.
0.43

Trajectory

Ben SaundersSergio Moraes
16501700201920202021

Win method breakdown

11 (48%)
KO/TKO
1 (7%)
6 (26%)
Submission
8 (57%)
6 (26%)
Decision
5 (36%)

Combat Edge model read

Ben Saunders51%
Sergio Moraes 49%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Ben Saunders a 51% favorite over Sergio Moraes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Ben Saunders holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1666 to 1641, a 25-point edge.

Sergio Moraes enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Ben Saunders finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Sergio Moraes 64%.

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