Combat Edge Intelligence

Joseph Sandoval vs Shane Mullen

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

7-7-0Record1-1-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'7"
TBDReach67"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Bighead MMATeamFight Academy Ireland

What's at stake

Shane Mullen is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +22 while a loss costs more — Joseph Sandoval carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Joseph SandovalNow 1465
If they win+18→ 1483
If they lose-14→ 1451
Shane MullenNow 1500
If they win+22→ 1522
If they lose-26→ 1474

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.

1555 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1515 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.82
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
43%
Strike accuracy
TBD
12.12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
61%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Joseph SandovalShane Mullen
1450150015502014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (43%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
1 (14%)
Submission
1 (100%)
3 (43%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Shane Mullen70%
Joseph Sandoval 30%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Shane Mullen a 70% favorite over Joseph Sandoval in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Shane Mullen holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1500 to 1465, a 35-point edge.

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.