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Combat Edge Intelligence

Edson Silva vs Sam Spengler

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

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Edson  Silva
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Edson Silva

“Gladiator”

5-4-0Middleweight

1524Average

Tale of the tape

5-4-0Record9-5-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height5'11"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Brasa Jiu-JitsuTeamSmash Gyms

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.

Edson SilvaNow 1524
If they win+16→ 1540
If they lose-16→ 1508
Sam SpenglerNow 1525
If they win+16→ 1541
If they lose-16→ 1509

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.

1498 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1498 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Edson SilvaSam Spengler
1400145015001550160020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

3 (60%)
KO/TKO
3 (33%)
2 (40%)
Submission
1 (11%)
0 (0%)
Decision
5 (56%)

Combat Edge model read

Edson Silva52%
Sam Spengler 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Edson Silva a 52% favorite over Sam Spengler in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Sam Spengler's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1524 vs 1525), separated by just 1 points.

Edson Silva enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Sam Spengler enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Edson Silva finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Sam Spengler 44%.

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