Combat Edge Intelligence

Matt Schnell vs Tyson Nam

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

17-11-0Record23-14-1
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'8"Height5'7"
70"Reach68"
135 lbsWeight125 lbs
Fortis MMATeamSports Lab

What's at stake

Tyson Nam is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Matt Schnell carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Matt SchnellNow 1606
If they win+13→ 1619
If they lose-11→ 1595
Tyson NamNow 1629
If they win+11→ 1640
If they lose-13→ 1616

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.

1674 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1604 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.07
Sig. strikes / min
3.87
40%
Strike accuracy
34%
4.11
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.97
55%
Strike defense
65%
0.60
Takedown avg.
0
45%
Takedown accuracy
0%
43%
Takedown defense
88%
1.21
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Matt SchnellTyson Nam
160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (13%)
KO/TKO
15 (65%)
9 (56%)
Submission
1 (4%)
5 (31%)
Decision
7 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Matt Schnell62%
Tyson Nam 38%Elo baseline: 47%

The Combat Edge model makes Matt Schnell a 62% favorite over Tyson Nam in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Tyson Nam's way (47%).

Tyson Nam holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1629 to 1606, a 23-point edge.

Matt Schnell enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Tyson Nam enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Matt Schnell finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Tyson Nam 70%.

Matt Schnell 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.