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Combat Edge Intelligence

Martin Sano vs Ricardo Romero

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

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Martin Sano
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Martin Sano

“Spartan”

4-3-1WelterweightUFC

1488Average

Tale of the tape

4-3-1Record11-10-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'1"
75"Reach-
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Nick Diaz Academy· 1688 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamMakiavelo Team

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.

Martin SanoNow 1488
If they win+24→ 1512
If they lose-24→ 1464
Ricardo RomeroNow 1493
If they win+16→ 1509
If they lose-16→ 1477

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 Elo1503 · 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
Not available
33%
Strike accuracy
Not available
12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
40%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Martin SanoRicardo Romero
1500155020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (25%)
KO/TKO
7 (64%)
3 (75%)
Submission
1 (9%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Ricardo Romero55%
Martin Sano 45%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Ricardo Romero a 55% favorite over Martin Sano in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1488 vs 1493), separated by just 5 points.

Martin Sano enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ricardo Romero enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Martin Sano finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Ricardo Romero 73%.

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