Combat Edge Intelligence

Marc-André Barriault vs Sam Alvey

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

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Sam Alvey

“Smile'n”

34-18-1MiddleweightB2FS

1640Solid

Tale of the tape

17-11-0Record34-18-1
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'2"
74"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamTeam Quest

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.

Marc-André BarriaultNow 1638
If they win+12→ 1650
If they lose-12→ 1626
Sam AlveyNow 1640
If they win+12→ 1652
If they lose-12→ 1628

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.

1680 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1664 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.70
Sig. strikes / min
3.28
48%
Strike accuracy
45%
5.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.63
51%
Strike defense
53%
0.37
Takedown avg.
0.06
29%
Takedown accuracy
14%
68%
Takedown defense
82%
0.09
Submission avg.
0.06

Trajectory

Marc-André BarriaultSam Alvey
16501700202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (65%)
KO/TKO
20 (59%)
1 (6%)
Submission
3 (9%)
5 (29%)
Decision
11 (32%)

Combat Edge model read

Marc-André Barriault66%
Sam Alvey 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Marc-André Barriault a 66% favorite over Sam Alvey in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Sam Alvey's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1638 vs 1640), separated by just 2 points.

Marc-André Barriault enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Marc-André Barriault finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Sam Alvey 68%.

Marc-André Barriault and Sam Alvey share 2 common opponents: Michał Oleksiejczuk and Julian Marquez.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2026
Michał Oleksiejczuk
LossTKO · 2022
WinTKO (punches) · 2023
Julian Marquez
LossSubmission · 2021