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Combat Edge Intelligence

John Doyle vs Sam Fournier

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

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John Doyle

“The Iron Bull”

11-22-0Light HeavyweightCES

1382Developing

Tale of the tape

11-22-0Record2-3-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'10"Height6'5"
TBDReach-
200 lbsWeight205 lbs
Freelance· 1552 avg Elo · 8 ratedTeam

What's at stake

Sam Fournier is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +19 while a loss costs more — John Doyle carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

John DoyleNow 1382
If they win+15→ 1397
If they lose-9→ 1373
Sam FournierNow 1460
If they win+19→ 1479
If they lose-29→ 1431

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.

1530 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1497 · 5 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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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

John DoyleSam Fournier
1400145015001550201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (20%)
KO/TKO
1 (50%)
5 (50%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (30%)
Decision
1 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Sam Fournier57%
John Doyle 43%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Sam Fournier a 57% favorite over John Doyle in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Sam Fournier holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1460 to 1382, a 78-point edge.

John Doyle enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Sam Fournier enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

John Doyle finishes 70% of wins inside the distance.

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