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Combat Edge Intelligence

Michael Page vs Sean Strickland

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

26-3-0Record31-7-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'3"Height6'1"
79"Reach76"
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
London ShootfightersTeamXtreme Couture

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.

Michael PageNow 1836
If they win+12→ 1848
If they lose-12→ 1824
Sean StricklandNow 1824
If they win+12→ 1836
If they lose-12→ 1812

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.

1720 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1744 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.28
Sig. strikes / min
6.04
58%
Strike accuracy
43%
1.51
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.57
62%
Strike defense
61%
0.19
Takedown avg.
0.71
0%
Takedown accuracy
64%
70%
Takedown defense
77%
0
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

Michael PageSean Strickland
18001850202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (50%)
KO/TKO
12 (39%)
3 (12%)
Submission
4 (13%)
10 (38%)
Decision
15 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Sean Strickland62%
Michael Page 38%Elo baseline: 48%

The Combat Edge model makes Sean Strickland a 62% favorite over Michael Page in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Michael Page's way (48%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1836 vs 1824), separated by just 12 points.

Michael Page enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Sean Strickland enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Michael Page finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Sean Strickland 52%.

Michael Page and Sean Strickland share 1 common opponent: Jared Cannonier.

Michael Page carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025
Jared Cannonier
LossDecision (split) · 2022