Combat Edge Intelligence

Mataeo Garner 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

4-2-0Record9-8-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height6'1"
70"Reach72"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs

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.

Mataeo GarnerNow 1534
If they win+24→ 1558
If they lose-24→ 1510
Shane SobnoskyNow 1536
If they win+16→ 1552
If they lose-16→ 1520

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.

1511 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1524 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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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

Mataeo GarnerShane Sobnosky
15501600202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (25%)
KO/TKO
5 (56%)
1 (25%)
Submission
1 (11%)
2 (50%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Mataeo Garner and Shane Sobnosky within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1534 vs 1536), separated by just 2 points.

Mataeo Garner finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Shane Sobnosky 67%.

Shane Sobnosky carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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