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Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Sanford vs Josh Koscheck

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

5-1-0Record17-11-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'10"
TBDReach73"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Cesar Gracie Jiu-JitsuTeamDethrone Base Camp

What's at stake

Josh Koscheck is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Chris Sanford carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chris SanfordNow 1573
If they win+29→ 1602
If they lose-19→ 1554
Josh KoscheckNow 1644
If they win+10→ 1654
If they lose-14→ 1630

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.

1518 · 5 fightsPre-fight Elo1687 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

0.23
Sig. strikes / min
1.79
50%
Strike accuracy
36%
3.22
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.27
18%
Strike defense
63%
0
Takedown avg.
2.46
Not available
Takedown accuracy
48%
0%
Takedown defense
64%
3.45
Submission avg.
0.43

Trajectory

Chris SanfordJosh Koscheck
155016001650170020042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017

Win method breakdown

1 (20%)
KO/TKO
6 (35%)
4 (80%)
Submission
4 (24%)
0 (0%)
Decision
7 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Josh Koscheck77%
Chris Sanford 23%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Josh Koscheck a 77% favorite over Chris Sanford in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Josh Koscheck holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1644 to 1573, a 71-point edge.

Josh Koscheck enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Chris Sanford finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Josh Koscheck 59%.

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