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

Tariq Pell

“The Tsunami”

8-2-0LightweightCWFC

1608Solid

Tale of the tape

19-7-0Record8-2-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height6'0"
TBDReach-
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Gilbert GrapplingTeamBlood 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 1610
If they win+12→ 1622
If they lose-12→ 1598
Tariq PellNow 1608
If they win+16→ 1624
If they lose-16→ 1592

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 Elo1491 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strike accuracy
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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

Tariq Pell79%
Clay French 21%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Tariq Pell a 79% favorite over Clay French in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Clay French's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1610 vs 1608), separated by just 2 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.