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Combat Edge Intelligence

Lewis McGrillen vs Sergio Pettis

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

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Tale of the tape

13-2-0Record25-8-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'6"
68"Reach69"
135 lbsWeight134 lbs
Manchester Top TeamTeamRoufusport· 1685 avg Elo · 8 rated

What's at stake

Sergio Pettis is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Lewis McGrillen carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Lewis McGrillenNow 1678
If they win+19→ 1697
If they lose-13→ 1665
Sergio PettisNow 1752
If they win+9→ 1761
If they lose-15→ 1737

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.

1526 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1718 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
3.88
Not available
Strike accuracy
37%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.91
Not available
Strike defense
65%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0.85
Not available
Takedown accuracy
37%
Not available
Takedown defense
68%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.36

Trajectory

Lewis McGrillenSergio Pettis
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (77%)
KO/TKO
5 (20%)
1 (8%)
Submission
4 (16%)
2 (15%)
Decision
16 (64%)

Combat Edge model read

Sergio Pettis78%
Lewis McGrillen 22%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Sergio Pettis a 78% favorite over Lewis McGrillen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Sergio Pettis holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1752 to 1678, a 74-point edge.

Lewis McGrillen finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Sergio Pettis 36%.

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