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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alvin Welch vs Shane Howell

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

6-3-0Record13-10-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'5"Height5'8"
-ReachTBD
126 lbsWeight125 lbs
Sik-JitsuTeamR-1 MMA

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.

Alvin WelchNow 1535
If they win+24→ 1559
If they lose-24→ 1511
Shane HowellNow 1538
If they win+16→ 1554
If they lose-16→ 1522

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.

1498 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1502 · 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
1.27
Not available
Strike accuracy
33%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.55
Not available
Strike defense
43%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
Not available
Takedown defense
20%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alvin WelchShane Howell
15501600201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (33%)
KO/TKO
4 (31%)
1 (17%)
Submission
7 (54%)
3 (50%)
Decision
2 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Alvin Welch58%
Shane Howell 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alvin Welch a 58% favorite over Shane Howell in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Shane Howell's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1535 vs 1538), separated by just 3 points.

Alvin Welch enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Shane Howell enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Alvin Welch finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Shane Howell 85%.

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