Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Pettis vs Michael Chiesa

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

25-14-0Record20-7-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'1"
72,5"Reach75"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
RoufusportTeamSikjitsu

What's at stake

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

Anthony PettisNow 1680
If they win+15→ 1695
If they lose-9→ 1671
Michael ChiesaNow 1758
If they win+9→ 1767
If they lose-15→ 1743

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 Elo1710 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.05
Sig. strikes / min
2.03
48%
Strike accuracy
41%
3.44
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.73
54%
Strike defense
58%
0.61
Takedown avg.
3.05
50%
Takedown accuracy
48%
60%
Takedown defense
68%
1.06
Submission avg.
0.97

Trajectory

Anthony PettisMichael Chiesa
170017502020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (44%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
8 (32%)
Submission
13 (65%)
6 (24%)
Decision
7 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Chiesa79%
Anthony Pettis 21%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Chiesa a 79% favorite over Anthony Pettis in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Michael Chiesa holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1758 to 1680, a 78-point edge.

Anthony Pettis enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Michael Chiesa enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Anthony Pettis finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Michael Chiesa 65%.

Michael Chiesa carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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