Combat Edge Intelligence

Matthew Riddle 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

0-0-0Record14-6-0
TBDDivisionWelterweight
TBDHeight6'1"
TBDReachTBD
TBDWeight170 lbs
TBDTeamTap Star

What's at stake

Sean Pierson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Matthew Riddle carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Matthew RiddleNow 1583
If they win+27→ 1610
If they lose-21→ 1562
Sean PiersonNow 1632
If they win+14→ 1646
If they lose-18→ 1614

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.

1592 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1604 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.01
Sig. strikes / min
3.84
42%
Strike accuracy
40%
2.74
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
55%
Strike defense
65%
3.51
Takedown avg.
0.39
50%
Takedown accuracy
18%
89%
Takedown defense
67%
0.54
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Matthew RiddleSean Pierson
155016001650201120122013

Win method breakdown

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

Combat Edge model read

Sean Pierson62%
Matthew Riddle 38%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Sean Pierson a 62% favorite over Matthew Riddle in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Sean Pierson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1632 to 1583, a 49-point edge.

Matthew Riddle enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Sean Pierson enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Sean Pierson 71%.

Matthew Riddle and Sean Pierson share 1 common opponent: Lance Benoist.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision - Unanimous · 2011
Lance Benoist
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2012