Combat Edge Intelligence

Molly McCann vs Taila Santos

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

14-8-0Record23-4-0
StrawweightDivisionFlyweight
5'4"Height5'6"
62"Reach68"
116 lbsWeight125 lbs
Next Generation MMA LiverpoolTeamTeam Taila Santos

What's at stake

Taila Santos is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 while a loss costs more — Molly McCann carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Molly McCannNow 1596
If they win+23→ 1619
If they lose-9→ 1587
Taila SantosNow 1749
If they win+7→ 1756
If they lose-17→ 1732

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.

1605 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1672 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.39
Sig. strikes / min
3.39
50%
Strike accuracy
48%
4.72
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.64
63%
Strike defense
58%
1.84
Takedown avg.
2
37%
Takedown accuracy
76%
39%
Takedown defense
86%
0.54
Submission avg.
1.13

Trajectory

Molly McCannTaila Santos
16001650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (43%)
KO/TKO
11 (48%)
1 (7%)
Submission
4 (17%)
7 (50%)
Decision
8 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Taila Santos92%
Molly McCann 8%Elo baseline: 71%

The Combat Edge model makes Taila Santos a 92% favorite over Molly McCann in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (71%).

Taila Santos holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1749 to 1596, a 153-point edge.

Molly McCann enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Molly McCann finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Taila Santos 65%.

Molly McCann and Taila Santos share 1 common opponent: Erin Blanchfield.

Taila Santos carries a 6-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)

LossSubmission · 2022
Erin Blanchfield
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2023