Combat Edge Intelligence

Luke Sanders vs Nate Maness

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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“Cool Hand”

13-5-0FeatherweightUFC

1663Good

Tale of the tape

13-5-0Record16-3-0
FeatherweightDivisionFlyweight
5'7"Height5'10"
TBDReach72"
145 lbsWeight125 lbs
Nashville MMATeamSalvation Mixed Martial Arts

What's at stake

Nate Maness is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Luke Sanders carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Luke SandersNow 1663
If they win+19→ 1682
If they lose-13→ 1650
Nate ManessNow 1736
If they win+13→ 1749
If they lose-19→ 1717

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.

1641 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1659 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

6.61
Sig. strikes / min
3.14
53%
Strike accuracy
50%
4.37
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.88
51%
Strike defense
43%
0.71
Takedown avg.
0.68
30%
Takedown accuracy
75%
73%
Takedown defense
80%
0.24
Submission avg.
0.68

Trajectory

Luke SandersNate Maness
165017001750201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

7 (54%)
KO/TKO
6 (38%)
2 (15%)
Submission
3 (19%)
4 (31%)
Decision
7 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Nate Maness75%
Luke Sanders 25%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Nate Maness a 75% favorite over Luke Sanders in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Nate Maness holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1736 to 1663, a 73-point edge.

Luke Sanders enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nate Maness enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Luke Sanders finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Nate Maness 56%.

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