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Combat Edge Intelligence

Cathal Pendred vs Tom Breese

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

17-4-1Record21-8-0
WelterweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'3"
75,0"Reach73.5"
170 lbsWeight205 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamTeam Renegade· 1737 avg Elo · 3 rated

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 1692
If they win+16→ 1708
If they lose-16→ 1676
Tom BreeseNow 1682
If they win+12→ 1694
If they lose-12→ 1670

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.

1616 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1581 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.49
Sig. strikes / min
3.34
45%
Strike accuracy
51%
3.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.81
56%
Strike defense
61%
2.46
Takedown avg.
0
24%
Takedown accuracy
0%
83%
Takedown defense
71%
0.41
Submission avg.
1.07

Trajectory

Cathal PendredTom Breese
16501700175020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (35%)
KO/TKO
5 (24%)
1 (6%)
Submission
14 (67%)
10 (59%)
Decision
2 (10%)

Combat Edge model read

Tom Breese65%
Cathal Pendred 35%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Tom Breese a 65% favorite over Cathal Pendred in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Cathal Pendred's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1692 vs 1682), separated by just 10 points.

Cathal Pendred enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cathal Pendred finishes 41% of wins inside the distance, Tom Breese 90%.

Cathal Pendred 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.