Combat Edge Intelligence

Cody McKenzie vs Shaheen Santana

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

17-11-0Record8-3-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height6'1"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight148 lbs
Warrior CampTeamMMA Masters

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.

Cody McKenzieNow 1545
If they win+12→ 1557
If they lose-12→ 1533
Shaheen SantanaNow 1545
If they win+16→ 1561
If they lose-16→ 1529

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.

1542 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1545 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.74
Sig. strikes / min
0.82
34%
Strike accuracy
43%
2.50
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.65
67%
Strike defense
40%
2.50
Takedown avg.
0
25%
Takedown accuracy
0%
14%
Takedown defense
0%
2.50
Submission avg.
2.75

Trajectory

Cody McKenzieShaheen Santana
155020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (6%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
15 (88%)
Submission
6 (75%)
1 (6%)
Decision
2 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Shaheen Santana63%
Cody McKenzie 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Shaheen Santana a 63% favorite over Cody McKenzie in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Cody McKenzie's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1545 vs 1545), separated by just 0 points.

Shaheen Santana enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cody McKenzie finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Shaheen Santana 75%.

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