Combat Edge Intelligence

Cody Pfister vs Sage Northcutt

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

16-10-1Record12-3-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'0"
73,0"Reach71,5"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
Nick's Fight ClubTeamTeam Alpha Male· 1646 avg Elo · 22 rated

What's at stake

Sage Northcutt is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Cody Pfister carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Cody PfisterNow 1570
If they win+15→ 1585
If they lose-9→ 1561
Sage NorthcuttNow 1663
If they win+12→ 1675
If they lose-20→ 1643

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.

1527 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1606 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.41
Sig. strikes / min
3.58
26%
Strike accuracy
52%
2.80
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.96
52%
Strike defense
59%
2.82
Takedown avg.
1.81
31%
Takedown accuracy
35%
0%
Takedown defense
42%
0
Submission avg.
0.60

Trajectory

Cody PfisterSage Northcutt
15501600165020232024

Win method breakdown

4 (25%)
KO/TKO
5 (42%)
6 (38%)
Submission
4 (33%)
6 (38%)
Decision
3 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Sage Northcutt78%
Cody Pfister 22%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Sage Northcutt a 78% favorite over Cody Pfister in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Sage Northcutt holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1663 to 1570, a 93-point edge.

Cody Pfister enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cody Pfister finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Sage Northcutt 75%.

Cody Pfister carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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