Diego Sanchez vs Ross Pearson
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
30-14-0Record20-17-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'8"
TBDReach69,0"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamCentral Coast MMA
What's at stake
Diego Sanchez is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Ross Pearson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+8→ 1689
If they lose-16→ 1665
If they win+16→ 1588
If they lose-8→ 1564
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.
1668 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1659 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Diego SanchezRoss Pearson
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Diego Sanchez62%
Ross Pearson 38%Elo baseline: 65%
The Combat Edge model makes Diego Sanchez a 62% favorite over Ross Pearson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).
Diego Sanchez holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1681 to 1572, a 109-point edge.
Diego Sanchez enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Ross Pearson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
Diego Sanchez finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Ross Pearson 60%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.