Combat Edge Intelligence

Gunnar Nelson vs Jorge Santiago

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

19-6-1Record25-12-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'1"
72"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
MjolnirTeamBlackzilians

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.

Gunnar NelsonNow 1709
If they win+16→ 1725
If they lose-16→ 1693
Jorge SantiagoNow 1703
If they win+12→ 1715
If they lose-12→ 1691

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.

1716 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1641 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.77
Sig. strikes / min
1.69
61%
Strike accuracy
35%
3.06
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.62
49%
Strike defense
56%
2
Takedown avg.
0.58
52%
Takedown accuracy
30%
68%
Takedown defense
52%
1
Submission avg.
0.77

Trajectory

Gunnar NelsonJorge Santiago
17001750201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

4 (21%)
KO/TKO
10 (40%)
13 (68%)
Submission
13 (52%)
2 (11%)
Decision
2 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Gunnar Nelson70%
Jorge Santiago 30%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Gunnar Nelson a 70% favorite over Jorge Santiago in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1709 vs 1703), separated by just 6 points.

Jorge Santiago enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Gunnar Nelson finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Jorge Santiago 92%.

Gunnar Nelson and Jorge Santiago share 1 common opponent: Demian Maia.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDEC · 2015
Demian Maia
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2011