Combat Edge Intelligence

Cory Sandhagen vs Jean Matsumoto

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

18-7-0Record18-2-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'11"Height5'6"
70"Reach68"
140 lbsWeight135 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamInside Muay Thai

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 1753
If they win+12→ 1765
If they lose-12→ 1741
Jean MatsumotoNow 1754
If they win+16→ 1770
If they lose-16→ 1738

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.

1775 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1627 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.86
Sig. strikes / min
5.37
45%
Strike accuracy
40%
3.47
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.41
57%
Strike defense
48%
1.15
Takedown avg.
3
35%
Takedown accuracy
49%
56%
Takedown defense
56%
0.25
Submission avg.
0.53

Trajectory

Cory SandhagenJean Matsumoto
1750202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (44%)
KO/TKO
3 (17%)
3 (17%)
Submission
6 (33%)
7 (39%)
Decision
9 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Jean Matsumoto54%
Cory Sandhagen 46%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jean Matsumoto a 54% favorite over Cory Sandhagen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1753 vs 1754), separated by just 1 points.

Cory Sandhagen enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cory Sandhagen finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Jean Matsumoto 50%.

Cory Sandhagen and Jean Matsumoto share 1 common opponent: Rob Font.

Cory Sandhagen 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Rob Font
LossDecision (split) · 2025