Cory Sandhagen vs Merab Dvalishvili
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
18-7-0Record21-5-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'11"Height5'6"
70"Reach 68"
140 lbsWeight135 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamSerra-Longo Fight Team
What's at stake
Merab Dvalishvili is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Cory Sandhagen carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+15→ 1768
If they lose-9→ 1744
If they win+9→ 1852
If they lose-15→ 1828
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 Elo1789 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Cory SandhagenMerab Dvalishvili
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Merab Dvalishvili70%
Cory Sandhagen 30%Elo baseline: 63%
The Combat Edge model makes Merab Dvalishvili a 70% favorite over Cory Sandhagen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).
Merab Dvalishvili holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1843 to 1753, a 90-point edge.
Cory Sandhagen enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Cory Sandhagen finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Merab Dvalishvili 24%.
Cory Sandhagen and Merab Dvalishvili share 2 common opponents: Umar Nurmagomedov and Petr Yan.
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 (2)
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2021
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2023