Combat Edge Intelligence

Cory Sandhagen vs David Martinez

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

18-6-0Record14-1-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'11"Height5'6"
70"Reach66"
140 lbsWeight134 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamBonebreakers MMA

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.

Cory SandhagenNow 1765
If they win+12→ 1777
If they lose-12→ 1753
David MartinezNow 1771
If they win+16→ 1787
If they lose-16→ 1755

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.

1771 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1576 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.86
Sig. strikes / min
4.82
45%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.47
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.90
57%
Strike defense
69%
1.15
Takedown avg.
0.60
35%
Takedown accuracy
0%
56%
Takedown defense
100%
0.25
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Cory SandhagenDavid Martinez
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (44%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
3 (17%)
Submission
0 (0%)
7 (39%)
Decision
4 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

David Martinez67%
Cory Sandhagen 33%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes David Martinez a 67% favorite over Cory Sandhagen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1765 vs 1771), separated by just 6 points.

David Martinez enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Cory Sandhagen finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, David Martinez 71%.

Cory Sandhagen and David Martinez share 2 common opponents: Rob Font and Marlon Vera.

Cory Sandhagen carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (2)

WinDecision - Split · 2023
Marlon Vera
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2026
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Rob Font
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025