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Combat Edge Intelligence

Joseph Sandoval vs Ryan Hickey

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

7-7-0Record0-1-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'10"
TBDReach-
135 lbsWeight136 lbs
Bighead MMATeamPathway Jiu-Jitsu

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.

Joseph SandovalNow 1464
If they win+16→ 1480
If they lose-16→ 1448
Ryan HickeyNow 1471
If they win+24→ 1495
If they lose-24→ 1447

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.

1554 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 1 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.82
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
43%
Strike accuracy
Not available
12.12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
61%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Joseph SandovalRyan Hickey
1450150015502014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (43%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
1 (14%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (43%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryan Hickey63%
Joseph Sandoval 37%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryan Hickey a 63% favorite over Joseph Sandoval in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1464 vs 1471), separated by just 7 points.

Joseph Sandoval enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Joseph Sandoval finishes 57% of wins inside the distance.

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