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Combat Edge Intelligence

Cody Pfister vs James Moontasri

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

16-10-1Record9-5-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'10"
73,0"Reach71,0"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
Nick's Fight ClubTeamBlack House

What's at stake

James Moontasri is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Cody Pfister carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Cody PfisterNow 1588
If they win+13→ 1601
If they lose-11→ 1577
James MoontasriNow 1617
If they win+15→ 1632
If they lose-17→ 1600

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 Elo1598 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.41
Sig. strikes / min
2.39
26%
Strike accuracy
49%
2.80
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.86
52%
Strike defense
41%
2.82
Takedown avg.
0
31%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0%
Takedown defense
79%
0
Submission avg.
0.25

Trajectory

Cody PfisterJames Moontasri
160016502015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

4 (25%)
KO/TKO
4 (44%)
6 (38%)
Submission
3 (33%)
6 (38%)
Decision
2 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Cody Pfister and James Moontasri within a point of even.

James Moontasri holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1617 to 1588, a 29-point edge.

Cody Pfister enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Moontasri enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cody Pfister finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, James Moontasri 78%.

Cody Pfister 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.