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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jose Souza 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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Jose Souza
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Jose Souza

“Canela”

9-1-0WelterweightUFC

1632Solid
Sean Pierson
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Sean Pierson

“The Punisher”

14-6-0WelterweightUFC

1632Solid

Tale of the tape

9-1-0Record14-6-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'1"
79"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Nova Uniao MPBJJTeamTap 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.

Jose SouzaNow 1632
If they win+16→ 1648
If they lose-16→ 1616
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.

1528 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1604 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.24
Sig. strikes / min
3.84
46%
Strike accuracy
40%
4.86
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
49%
Strike defense
65%
0
Takedown avg.
0.39
Not available
Takedown accuracy
18%
0%
Takedown defense
67%
0
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Jose SouzaSean Pierson
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Win method breakdown

6 (67%)
KO/TKO
6 (43%)
0 (0%)
Submission
4 (29%)
3 (33%)
Decision
4 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Jose Souza58%
Sean Pierson 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jose Souza a 58% favorite over Sean Pierson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1632 vs 1632), separated by just 0 points.

Jose Souza enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Sean Pierson enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Jose Souza finishes 67% 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.