Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Pettis 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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9-2-0WelterweightUFC

1679Good

Tale of the tape

25-14-0Record9-2-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'5"
72,5"Reach77"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
RoufusportTeamLudus 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.

Anthony PettisNow 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.

1653 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1587 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.05
Sig. strikes / min
6.43
48%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.44
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.61
54%
Strike defense
57%
0.61
Takedown avg.
0.44
50%
Takedown accuracy
33%
60%
Takedown defense
86%
1.06
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Anthony PettisTrey Waters
165017001750202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

11 (44%)
KO/TKO
3 (33%)
8 (32%)
Submission
3 (33%)
6 (24%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Trey Waters72%
Anthony Pettis 28%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Trey Waters a 72% favorite over Anthony Pettis in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Anthony Pettis's way (50%).

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

Anthony Pettis enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Anthony Pettis finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Trey Waters 67%.

Trey Waters carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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