Combat Edge Intelligence

Daniel Pineda vs Mike Santiago

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

28-17-0Record22-14-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'7"Height5'10"
69"Reach41,0"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
4oz. Fight ClubTeamTop Notch Fitness

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.

Daniel PinedaNow 1593
If they win+12→ 1605
If they lose-12→ 1581
Mike SantiagoNow 1590
If they win+12→ 1602
If they lose-12→ 1578

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.

1607 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1568 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.85
Sig. strikes / min
3.44
50%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.26
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.58
46%
Strike defense
36%
1.42
Takedown avg.
2.66
24%
Takedown accuracy
50%
55%
Takedown defense
54%
1.54
Submission avg.
1.06

Trajectory

Daniel PinedaMike Santiago
160016502018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

9 (32%)
KO/TKO
7 (32%)
19 (68%)
Submission
11 (50%)
0 (0%)
Decision
4 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Mike Santiago62%
Daniel Pineda 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Mike Santiago a 62% favorite over Daniel Pineda in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Daniel Pineda's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1593 vs 1590), separated by just 3 points.

Daniel Pineda enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Mike Santiago enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Daniel Pineda finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Mike Santiago 82%.

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