Combat Edge Intelligence

Dedrek Sanders vs Zhang Lipeng

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Zhang Lipeng

“The Warrior”

34-13-2WelterweightONE

1496Average

Tale of the tape

9-4-0Record34-13-2
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'7"Height5'11"
70"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-JitsuTeamPhuket Top Team

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.

Dedrek SandersNow 1499
If they win+24→ 1523
If they lose-24→ 1475
Zhang LipengNow 1496
If they win+24→ 1520
If they lose-24→ 1472

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.

1578 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1580 · 3 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.28
TBD
Strike accuracy
49%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.88
TBD
Strike defense
54%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.75
TBD
Takedown accuracy
30%
TBD
Takedown defense
70%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.75

Trajectory

Dedrek SandersZhang Lipeng
145015002015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

4 (44%)
KO/TKO
13 (38%)
2 (22%)
Submission
13 (38%)
3 (33%)
Decision
8 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Dedrek Sanders58%
Zhang Lipeng 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Dedrek Sanders a 58% favorite over Zhang Lipeng in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1499 vs 1496), separated by just 3 points.

Dedrek Sanders finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Zhang Lipeng 76%.

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