Combat Edge Intelligence

Eddie Alvarez vs Paddy Pimblett

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

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Eddie Alvarez

“The Underground King”

30-8-0WelterweightONE

1796Great

Tale of the tape

30-8-0Record24-4-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
69,0"Reach 73"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Ricardo Almeida Jiu-JitsuTeamNext Generation UK

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.

Eddie AlvarezNow 1796
If they win+12→ 1808
If they lose-12→ 1784
Paddy PimblettNow 1795
If they win+12→ 1807
If they lose-12→ 1783

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.

1714 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1689 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.32
Sig. strikes / min
5.49
41%
Strike accuracy
53%
4.39
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.89
56%
Strike defense
43%
2.92
Takedown avg.
0.69
37%
Takedown accuracy
21%
93%
Takedown defense
44%
0.47
Submission avg.
1.20

Trajectory

Eddie AlvarezPaddy Pimblett
17501800185020192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

18 (60%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
6 (20%)
Submission
11 (46%)
6 (20%)
Decision
6 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Paddy Pimblett73%
Eddie Alvarez 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Paddy Pimblett a 73% favorite over Eddie Alvarez in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Eddie Alvarez's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1796 vs 1795), separated by just 1 points.

Eddie Alvarez finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Paddy Pimblett 75%.

Eddie Alvarez and Paddy Pimblett share 1 common opponent: Justin Gaethje.

Paddy Pimblett carries a 4-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)

WinKO/TKO · 2017
Justin Gaethje
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2026