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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexey Polpudnikov vs Sean Clancy Jr.

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

37-13-1Record9-0-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'6"Height6'2"
-Reach72"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs

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.

Alexey PolpudnikovNow 1701
If they win+12→ 1713
If they lose-12→ 1689
Sean Clancy Jr.Now 1702
If they win+24→ 1726
If they lose-24→ 1678

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.

1658 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1515 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Alexey PolpudnikovSean Clancy Jr.
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Win method breakdown

21 (57%)
KO/TKO
6 (67%)
9 (24%)
Submission
3 (33%)
7 (19%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexey Polpudnikov59%
Sean Clancy Jr. 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexey Polpudnikov a 59% favorite over Sean Clancy Jr. in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Sean Clancy Jr.'s way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1701 vs 1702), separated by just 1 points.

Sean Clancy Jr. enters on a 9-fight win streak.

Alexey Polpudnikov finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Sean Clancy Jr. 100%.

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