Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexey Polpudnikov vs Trey Waters

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

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“The Truth”

10-2-0WelterweightPFL

1679Good

Tale of the tape

36-13-1Record10-2-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'6"Height6'5"
-Reach77"
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 1680
If they win+12→ 1692
If they lose-12→ 1668
Trey WatersNow 1679
If they win+16→ 1695
If they lose-16→ 1663

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.

1627 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1580 · 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
6.39
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Strike accuracy
44%
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.83
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Strike defense
56%
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Takedown avg.
0.40
Not available
Takedown accuracy
33%
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Takedown defense
86%
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Submission avg.
0.81

Trajectory

Alexey PolpudnikovTrey Waters
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

20 (56%)
KO/TKO
4 (40%)
9 (25%)
Submission
3 (30%)
7 (19%)
Decision
3 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexey Polpudnikov58%
Trey Waters 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexey Polpudnikov a 58% favorite over Trey Waters in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1680 vs 1679), separated by just 1 points.

Alexey Polpudnikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alexey Polpudnikov finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Trey Waters 70%.

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