Combat Edge Intelligence

Cathal Pendred vs Josiah Harrell

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

17-4-1Record11-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height5'7"
75,0"Reach68"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamGrove City BJJ

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.

Cathal PendredNow 1693
If they win+16→ 1709
If they lose-16→ 1677
Josiah HarrellNow 1699
If they win+16→ 1715
If they lose-16→ 1683

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.

1617 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1529 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.49
Sig. strikes / min
0
45%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
56%
Strike defense
TBD
2.46
Takedown avg.
TBD
24%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
83%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.41
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Cathal PendredJosiah Harrell
16501700175020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (35%)
KO/TKO
6 (55%)
1 (6%)
Submission
4 (36%)
10 (59%)
Decision
1 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Josiah Harrell71%
Cathal Pendred 29%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Josiah Harrell a 71% favorite over Cathal Pendred in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1693 vs 1699), separated by just 6 points.

Cathal Pendred enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cathal Pendred finishes 41% of wins inside the distance, Josiah Harrell 91%.

Cathal Pendred carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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