Combat Edge Intelligence

Gary Balletto vs Sean Pierson

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

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Sean Pierson

“The Punisher”

14-6-0WelterweightUFC

1632Solid

Tale of the tape

11-3-0Record14-6-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'1"
70"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Tri-Force MMATeamTap Star

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.

Gary BallettoNow 1633
If they win+16→ 1649
If they lose-16→ 1617
Sean PiersonNow 1632
If they win+16→ 1648
If they lose-16→ 1616

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.

1501 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1604 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.84
TBD
Strike accuracy
40%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
TBD
Strike defense
65%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.39
TBD
Takedown accuracy
18%
TBD
Takedown defense
67%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Gary BallettoSean Pierson
16001650201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

4 (36%)
KO/TKO
6 (43%)
7 (64%)
Submission
4 (29%)
0 (0%)
Decision
4 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Gary Balletto61%
Sean Pierson 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Gary Balletto a 61% favorite over Sean Pierson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1633 vs 1632), separated by just 1 points.

Gary Balletto enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Sean Pierson enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Gary Balletto finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Sean Pierson 71%.

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