Combat Edge Intelligence

Francisco Trinaldo vs Ross Pearson

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

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Ross Pearson

Ross Pearson

“The Real Deal”

20-17-0LightweightMTK

1572Solid

Tale of the tape

29-9-0Record20-17-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'8"
70"Reach69,0"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Brazilian TKOTeamCentral Coast MMA

What's at stake

Francisco Trinaldo is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Ross Pearson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Francisco TrinaldoNow 1766
If they win+6→ 1772
If they lose-18→ 1748
Ross PearsonNow 1572
If they win+18→ 1590
If they lose-6→ 1566

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.

1693 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1659 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.13
Sig. strikes / min
3.68
45%
Strike accuracy
40%
2.67
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.09
61%
Strike defense
62%
0.98
Takedown avg.
0.74
42%
Takedown accuracy
36%
60%
Takedown defense
75%
0.51
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Francisco TrinaldoRoss Pearson
16001650170017501800201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

10 (34%)
KO/TKO
7 (35%)
5 (17%)
Submission
5 (25%)
14 (48%)
Decision
8 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Francisco Trinaldo83%
Ross Pearson 17%Elo baseline: 75%

The Combat Edge model makes Francisco Trinaldo a 83% favorite over Ross Pearson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (75%).

Francisco Trinaldo holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1766 to 1572, a 194-point edge.

Ross Pearson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Francisco Trinaldo finishes 52% of wins inside the distance, Ross Pearson 60%.

Francisco Trinaldo and Ross Pearson share 1 common opponent: John Makdessi.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2020
John Makdessi
LossDEC · 2018