Combat Edge Intelligence

Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett

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

23-11-0Record24-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'10"
71"Reach 73"
156 lbsWeight155 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamNext Generation UK

What's at stake

Paddy Pimblett is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Michael Chandler carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Michael ChandlerNow 1732
If they win+14→ 1746
If they lose-10→ 1722
Paddy PimblettNow 1795
If they win+10→ 1805
If they lose-14→ 1781

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.

1772 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1690 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.04
Sig. strikes / min
5.49
50%
Strike accuracy
53%
4.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.89
43%
Strike defense
43%
1.96
Takedown avg.
0.69
41%
Takedown accuracy
21%
62%
Takedown defense
44%
0.56
Submission avg.
1.20

Trajectory

Michael ChandlerPaddy Pimblett
17501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (48%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
7 (30%)
Submission
11 (46%)
5 (22%)
Decision
6 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Paddy Pimblett92%
Michael Chandler 8%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Paddy Pimblett a 92% favorite over Michael Chandler in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Paddy Pimblett holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1795 to 1732, a 63-point edge.

Michael Chandler enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Michael Chandler finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Paddy Pimblett 75%.

Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett share 2 common opponents: Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje.

Paddy Pimblett carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2021
Justin Gaethje
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2026
WinKO · 2022
Tony Ferguson
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2023