Combat Edge Intelligence

Denis Kang vs Djorden Santos

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

35-16-2Record11-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'0"
TBDReach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top TeamTeamJAB Promotions

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.

Denis KangNow 1619
If they win+12→ 1631
If they lose-12→ 1607
Djorden SantosNow 1619
If they win+16→ 1635
If they lose-16→ 1603

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.

1647 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1550 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2
Sig. strikes / min
7
39%
Strike accuracy
44%
4.91
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.98
67%
Strike defense
48%
3.53
Takedown avg.
0.67
67%
Takedown accuracy
33%
38%
Takedown defense
87%
0.88
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Denis KangDjorden Santos
160016502011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (43%)
KO/TKO
3 (27%)
14 (40%)
Submission
4 (36%)
6 (17%)
Decision
4 (36%)

Combat Edge model read

Djorden Santos67%
Denis Kang 33%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Djorden Santos a 67% favorite over Denis Kang in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Denis Kang's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1619 vs 1619), separated by just 0 points.

Denis Kang enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Denis Kang finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Djorden Santos 64%.

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