Combat Edge Intelligence

Cathal Pendred vs Sean Spencer

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

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Sean Spencer

“Black Magic”

12-7-0WelterweightLFA

1581Solid

Tale of the tape

17-4-1Record12-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height5'10"
75,0"Reach75,0"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamFortis MMA

What's at stake

Cathal Pendred is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Sean Spencer carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Cathal PendredNow 1693
If they win+11→ 1704
If they lose-21→ 1672
Sean SpencerNow 1581
If they win+21→ 1602
If they lose-11→ 1570

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.

1618 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1615 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.49
Sig. strikes / min
4.24
45%
Strike accuracy
32%
3.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.02
56%
Strike defense
61%
2.46
Takedown avg.
0.14
24%
Takedown accuracy
33%
83%
Takedown defense
69%
0.41
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Cathal PendredSean Spencer
1600165017001750201320142015201620172018

Win method breakdown

6 (35%)
KO/TKO
2 (17%)
1 (6%)
Submission
2 (17%)
10 (59%)
Decision
8 (67%)

Combat Edge model read

Cathal Pendred78%
Sean Spencer 22%Elo baseline: 66%

The Combat Edge model makes Cathal Pendred a 78% favorite over Sean Spencer in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (66%).

Cathal Pendred holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1693 to 1581, a 112-point edge.

Cathal Pendred enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Sean Spencer enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Cathal Pendred finishes 41% of wins inside the distance, Sean Spencer 33%.

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