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Combat Edge Intelligence

Sergio Martinez vs Sherman Pendergarst

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

0-1-0Record11-18-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
-ReachTBD
265 lbsWeight205 lbs
The Royal Society Striking AcademyTeamMiletich Fighting Systems

What's at stake

Sergio Martinez is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +21 while a loss costs more — Sherman Pendergarst carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Sergio MartinezNow 1471
If they win+21→ 1492
If they lose-27→ 1444
Sherman PendergarstNow 1425
If they win+14→ 1439
If they lose-10→ 1415

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.

1500 · 1 fightsPre-fight Elo1508 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
1.23
Not available
Strike accuracy
36%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.08
Not available
Strike defense
17%
Not available
Takedown avg.
4.62
Not available
Takedown accuracy
100%
Not available
Takedown defense
0%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Sergio MartinezSherman Pendergarst
1450150015502008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
2 (18%)
0 (0%)
Submission
8 (73%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Sergio Martinez67%
Sherman Pendergarst 33%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Sergio Martinez a 67% favorite over Sherman Pendergarst in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Sergio Martinez holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1471 to 1425, a 46-point edge.

Sherman Pendergarst enters on a 9-fight loss streak.

Sherman Pendergarst 91%.

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