Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Mickle vs Dedrek Sanders

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

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Chris Mickle

“Mad Dog”

31-21-2LightweightLFA

1510Average

Tale of the tape

31-21-2Record9-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'7"
TBDReach70"
148 lbsWeight155 lbs
TBDTeamAnchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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.

Chris MickleNow 1510
If they win+12→ 1522
If they lose-12→ 1498
Dedrek SandersNow 1499
If they win+25→ 1524
If they lose-23→ 1476

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.

1485 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1578 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.03
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
28%
Strike accuracy
TBD
9.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
48%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Chris MickleDedrek Sanders
1450150020172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

9 (30%)
KO/TKO
4 (44%)
20 (67%)
Submission
2 (22%)
1 (3%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Dedrek Sanders64%
Chris Mickle 36%Elo baseline: 48%

The Combat Edge model makes Dedrek Sanders a 64% favorite over Chris Mickle in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Chris Mickle's way (48%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1510 vs 1499), separated by just 11 points.

Chris Mickle finishes 97% of wins inside the distance, Dedrek Sanders 67%.

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