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Combat Edge Intelligence

Martin Sano vs Matthew Semelsberger

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

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Martin Sano

“Spartan”

4-3-1WelterweightUFC

1488Average

Tale of the tape

4-3-1Record11-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'1"
75"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Nick Diaz Academy· 1688 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamClinch Academy

What's at stake

Matthew Semelsberger is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Martin Sano carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Martin SanoNow 1488
If they win+31→ 1519
If they lose-17→ 1471
Matthew SemelsbergerNow 1596
If they win+11→ 1607
If they lose-21→ 1575

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.

1556 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1648 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4
Sig. strikes / min
3.77
33%
Strike accuracy
43%
12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.24
40%
Strike defense
54%
0
Takedown avg.
1.01
Not available
Takedown accuracy
57%
0%
Takedown defense
46%
0
Submission avg.
0.38

Trajectory

Martin SanoMatthew Semelsberger
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Win method breakdown

1 (25%)
KO/TKO
6 (55%)
3 (75%)
Submission
1 (9%)
0 (0%)
Decision
4 (36%)

Combat Edge model read

Matthew Semelsberger63%
Martin Sano 37%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Matthew Semelsberger a 63% favorite over Martin Sano in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Matthew Semelsberger holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1596 to 1488, a 108-point edge.

Martin Sano enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Matthew Semelsberger enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Martin Sano finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Matthew Semelsberger 64%.

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