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Combat Edge Intelligence

Mark Hughes vs Shane Sobnosky

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

6-2-0Record10-8-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'8"Height6'1"
TBDReach72"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Miletich Martial ArtsTeamFuria 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.

Mark HughesNow 1555
If they win+24→ 1579
If they lose-24→ 1531
Shane SobnoskyNow 1556
If they win+16→ 1572
If they lose-16→ 1540

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.

1484 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1526 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

0.90
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
47%
Strike accuracy
Not available
0.40
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
43%
Strike defense
Not available
3
Takedown avg.
Not available
50%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
4.50
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Mark HughesShane Sobnosky
1550160020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (50%)
KO/TKO
6 (60%)
1 (17%)
Submission
1 (10%)
2 (33%)
Decision
3 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Shane Sobnosky66%
Mark Hughes 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Shane Sobnosky a 66% favorite over Mark Hughes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1555 vs 1556), separated by just 1 points.

Mark Hughes finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Shane Sobnosky 70%.

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