Combat Edge Intelligence

Evan Dunham vs Sean Sherk

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

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Sean Sherk

“The Muscle Shark”

36-4-1LightweightUFC

1722Good

Tale of the tape

18-9-1Record36-4-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'6"
70,0"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamMinnesota Martial Arts Academy

What's at stake

Sean Sherk is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Evan Dunham carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Evan DunhamNow 1670
If they win+14→ 1684
If they lose-10→ 1660
Sean SherkNow 1722
If they win+10→ 1732
If they lose-14→ 1708

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.

1667 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1594 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.33
Sig. strikes / min
2.17
39%
Strike accuracy
35%
3.54
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.71
62%
Strike defense
55%
1.82
Takedown avg.
4.09
33%
Takedown accuracy
47%
80%
Takedown defense
57%
0.98
Submission avg.
0.37

Trajectory

Evan DunhamSean Sherk
16501700200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020

Win method breakdown

3 (17%)
KO/TKO
10 (28%)
6 (33%)
Submission
11 (31%)
9 (50%)
Decision
15 (42%)

Combat Edge model read

Sean Sherk60%
Evan Dunham 40%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Sean Sherk a 60% favorite over Evan Dunham in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Sean Sherk holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1722 to 1670, a 52-point edge.

Evan Dunham enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Sean Sherk enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Evan Dunham finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Sean Sherk 58%.

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