Combat Edge Intelligence

Cory Sandhagen vs Raphael Assunção

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

18-7-0Record28-10-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'11"Height5'5"
70"Reach66"
140 lbsWeight135 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamXtreme Couture

What's at stake

Cory Sandhagen is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Raphael Assunção carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Cory SandhagenNow 1753
If they win+10→ 1763
If they lose-14→ 1739
Raphael AssunçãoNow 1707
If they win+14→ 1721
If they lose-10→ 1697

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 Elo1700 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.86
Sig. strikes / min
3.22
45%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.47
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.50
57%
Strike defense
67%
1.15
Takedown avg.
1.65
35%
Takedown accuracy
39%
56%
Takedown defense
78%
0.25
Submission avg.
0.25

Trajectory

Cory SandhagenRaphael Assunção
17001750202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (44%)
KO/TKO
4 (14%)
3 (17%)
Submission
10 (36%)
7 (39%)
Decision
14 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Cory Sandhagen84%
Raphael Assunção 16%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Cory Sandhagen a 84% favorite over Raphael Assunção in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Cory Sandhagen holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1753 to 1707, a 46-point edge.

Cory Sandhagen enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cory Sandhagen finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Raphael Assunção 50%.

Cory Sandhagen and Raphael Assunção share 1 common opponent: Rob Font.

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 (1)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Rob Font
WinDEC · 2018