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Combat Edge Intelligence

Clay French vs Tariq Pell

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

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Tariq Pell

“The Tsunami”

8-2-0LightweightCWFC

1606Solid

Tale of the tape

19-7-0Record8-2-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height6'0"
TBDReach-
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Gilbert Grappling· 1558 avg Elo · 4 ratedTeamBlood Sweat and Tears

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.

Clay FrenchNow 1607
If they win+12→ 1619
If they lose-12→ 1595
Tariq PellNow 1606
If they win+16→ 1622
If they lose-16→ 1590

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.

1540 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1487 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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

Clay FrenchTariq Pell
155016001650201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (11%)
KO/TKO
3 (43%)
11 (58%)
Submission
2 (29%)
6 (32%)
Decision
2 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Clay French52%
Tariq Pell 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Clay French a 52% favorite over Tariq Pell in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1607 vs 1606), separated by just 1 points.

Clay French finishes 68% of wins inside the distance, Tariq Pell 71%.

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