Combat Edge Intelligence

Luis Santos vs Shido Boris Esperança

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

65-12-1Record11-2-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height5'10"
TBDReach70.5"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
American Top TeamTeamNew Generation 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.

Luis SantosNow 1669
If they win+12→ 1681
If they lose-12→ 1657
Shido Boris EsperançaNow 1671
If they win+16→ 1687
If they lose-16→ 1655

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.

1530 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1525 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Luis SantosShido Boris Esperança
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

38 (58%)
KO/TKO
6 (55%)
11 (17%)
Submission
3 (27%)
16 (25%)
Decision
2 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Shido Boris Esperança73%
Luis Santos 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Shido Boris Esperança a 73% favorite over Luis Santos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1669 vs 1671), separated by just 2 points.

Luis Santos enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Luis Santos finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Shido Boris Esperança 82%.

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