Combat Edge Intelligence

Ciaran Clarke vs Dean Garnett

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

10-1-0Record15-4-1
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'6"
66"Reach64"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamTeam McHale

What's at stake

Ciaran Clarke is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Dean Garnett carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ciaran ClarkeNow 1668
If they win+14→ 1682
If they lose-18→ 1650
Dean GarnettNow 1627
If they win+18→ 1645
If they lose-14→ 1613

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.

1505 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1557 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Ciaran ClarkeDean Garnett
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Win method breakdown

1 (10%)
KO/TKO
4 (27%)
5 (50%)
Submission
6 (40%)
4 (40%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ciaran Clarke60%
Dean Garnett 40%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Ciaran Clarke a 60% favorite over Dean Garnett in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Ciaran Clarke holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1668 to 1627, a 41-point edge.

Ciaran Clarke finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Dean Garnett 67%.

Ciaran Clarke and Dean Garnett share 1 common opponent: Tuomas Grönvall.

Ciaran Clarke 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2024
Tuomas Grönvall
WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2025