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Combat Edge Intelligence

Leo Brichta vs Matt Sayles

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

14-8-0Record8-4-0
FeatherweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'7"
72"Reach68"
146 lbsWeight155 lbs
Hanuman Thai BoxingTeamAlliance MMA· 1651 avg Elo · 5 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.

Leo BrichtaNow 1612
If they win+16→ 1628
If they lose-16→ 1596
Matt SaylesNow 1612
If they win+16→ 1628
If they lose-16→ 1596

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.

1577 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1584 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
4.83
Not available
Strike accuracy
42%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.81
Not available
Strike defense
62%
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Takedown avg.
0.36
Not available
Takedown accuracy
17%
Not available
Takedown defense
82%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.72

Trajectory

Leo BrichtaMatt Sayles
160016502020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (57%)
KO/TKO
6 (75%)
4 (29%)
Submission
1 (13%)
2 (14%)
Decision
1 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Leo Brichta58%
Matt Sayles 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Leo Brichta a 58% favorite over Matt Sayles in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1612 vs 1612), separated by just 0 points.

Leo Brichta enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Matt Sayles enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Leo Brichta finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Matt Sayles 88%.

Leo Brichta carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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