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Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Samman vs Neemias Santana

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

12-4-0Record8-3-1
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'3"Height6'2"
79,0"Reach76"
186 lbsWeight185 lbs
MMA MastersTeamTeam Lucas Mineiro· 1653 avg Elo · 4 rated

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.

Josh SammanNow 1607
If they win+16→ 1623
If they lose-16→ 1591
Neemias SantanaNow 1607
If they win+16→ 1623
If they lose-16→ 1591

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.

1576 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1491 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.08
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
53%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.47
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
35%
Strike defense
Not available
1.09
Takedown avg.
Not available
33%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
33%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.36
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Josh SammanNeemias Santana
155016001650201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (67%)
KO/TKO
7 (88%)
3 (25%)
Submission
1 (13%)
1 (8%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Josh Samman52%
Neemias Santana 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Josh Samman a 52% favorite over Neemias Santana in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1607 vs 1607), separated by just 0 points.

Josh Samman enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Josh Samman finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Neemias Santana 100%.

Josh Samman carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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