Combat Edge Intelligence

Rafael Natal vs Sean Spencer

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

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Sean Spencer

“Black Magic”

12-7-0WelterweightLFA

1581Solid

Tale of the tape

21-9-1Record12-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'10"
76,0"Reach75,0"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs

What's at stake

Rafael Natal is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Sean Spencer carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Rafael NatalNow 1673
If they win+9→ 1682
If they lose-15→ 1658
Sean SpencerNow 1581
If they win+20→ 1601
If they lose-12→ 1569

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.

1660 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1615 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.10
Sig. strikes / min
4.24
48%
Strike accuracy
32%
2.48
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.02
58%
Strike defense
61%
2.55
Takedown avg.
0.14
34%
Takedown accuracy
33%
77%
Takedown defense
69%
0.50
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Rafael NatalSean Spencer
1600165017002015201620172018

Win method breakdown

4 (19%)
KO/TKO
2 (17%)
8 (38%)
Submission
2 (17%)
9 (43%)
Decision
8 (67%)

Combat Edge model read

Rafael Natal60%
Sean Spencer 40%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Rafael Natal a 60% favorite over Sean Spencer in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Rafael Natal holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1673 to 1581, a 92-point edge.

Rafael Natal enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Sean Spencer enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Rafael Natal finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Sean Spencer 33%.

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