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Combat Edge Intelligence

Justin Salas vs Victor Martinez

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

12-7-0Record13-7-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'10"
TBDReach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Grudge Training CenterTeamFortis MMA

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.

Justin SalasNow 1593
If they win+16→ 1609
If they lose-16→ 1577
Victor MartinezNow 1593
If they win+16→ 1609
If they lose-16→ 1577

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.

1613 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1563 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.42
Sig. strikes / min
7.53
43%
Strike accuracy
51%
2.96
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.75
69%
Strike defense
52%
2.43
Takedown avg.
0.67
21%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0%
Takedown defense
80%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Justin SalasVictor Martinez
160016502014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (33%)
KO/TKO
8 (62%)
3 (25%)
Submission
0 (0%)
5 (42%)
Decision
5 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Victor Martinez59%
Justin Salas 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Victor Martinez a 59% favorite over Justin Salas in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Justin Salas's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1593 vs 1593), separated by just 0 points.

Justin Salas enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Victor Martinez enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Justin Salas finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Victor Martinez 62%.

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