Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Pettis vs Clay Guida

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

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Clay Guida

“The Carpenter”

38-25-0LightweightUFC

1599Solid

Tale of the tape

25-14-0Record38-25-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'7"
72,5"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
RoufusportTeamTeam Alpha Male

What's at stake

Anthony Pettis is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Clay Guida carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony PettisNow 1680
If they win+9→ 1689
If they lose-15→ 1665
Clay GuidaNow 1599
If they win+15→ 1614
If they lose-9→ 1590

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.

1653 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1672 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.05
Sig. strikes / min
2.63
48%
Strike accuracy
34%
3.44
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3
54%
Strike defense
61%
0.61
Takedown avg.
3.10
50%
Takedown accuracy
22%
60%
Takedown defense
66%
1.06
Submission avg.
0.61

Trajectory

Anthony PettisClay Guida
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Win method breakdown

11 (44%)
KO/TKO
7 (19%)
8 (32%)
Submission
14 (38%)
6 (24%)
Decision
16 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Anthony Pettis78%
Clay Guida 22%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Anthony Pettis a 78% favorite over Clay Guida in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Anthony Pettis holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1680 to 1599, a 81-point edge.

Anthony Pettis enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Clay Guida enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Anthony Pettis finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Clay Guida 57%.

Anthony Pettis carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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