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Combat Edge Intelligence

Denis Tiuliulin vs Johnny 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

10-10-0Record2-0-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height5'10"
77"Reach-
185 lbsWeight195 lbs
Evolve GymTeamTeixeira MMA & Fitness· 1650 avg Elo · 6 rated

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 TiuliulinNow 1536
If they win+16→ 1552
If they lose-16→ 1520
Johnny SantosNow 1538
If they win+24→ 1562
If they lose-24→ 1514

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.

1615 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1556 · 3 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.61
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
41%
Strike accuracy
Not available
5.23
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
38%
Strike defense
Not available
0.96
Takedown avg.
Not available
43%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
72%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Denis TiuliulinJohnny Santos
1500155016002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (90%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (50%)
1 (10%)
Decision
1 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Johnny Santos57%
Denis Tiuliulin 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Johnny Santos a 57% favorite over Denis Tiuliulin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1536 vs 1538), separated by just 2 points.

Denis Tiuliulin enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Johnny Santos enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Denis Tiuliulin finishes 90% of wins inside the distance.

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