Combat Edge Intelligence

Ross Pearson vs Sam Stout

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

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Ross Pearson

Ross Pearson

“The Real Deal”

20-17-0LightweightMTK

1572Solid
Sam Stout
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Sam Stout

“Hands of Stone”

20-12-1LightweightUFC

1594Solid

Tale of the tape

20-17-0Record20-12-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'9"
69,0"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Central Coast MMATeamTeam Tompkins

What's at stake

Sam Stout is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Ross Pearson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ross PearsonNow 1572
If they win+13→ 1585
If they lose-11→ 1561
Sam StoutNow 1594
If they win+11→ 1605
If they lose-13→ 1581

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.

1659 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1652 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.68
Sig. strikes / min
4.17
40%
Strike accuracy
29%
4.09
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.08
62%
Strike defense
57%
0.74
Takedown avg.
0.63
36%
Takedown accuracy
38%
75%
Takedown defense
78%
0
Submission avg.
0.13

Trajectory

Ross PearsonSam Stout
160016502013201420152016201720182019

Win method breakdown

7 (35%)
KO/TKO
9 (45%)
5 (25%)
Submission
1 (5%)
8 (40%)
Decision
10 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Sam Stout52%
Ross Pearson 48%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Sam Stout a 52% favorite over Ross Pearson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Sam Stout holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1594 to 1572, a 22-point edge.

Ross Pearson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Sam Stout enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Ross Pearson finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Sam Stout 50%.

Ross Pearson and Sam Stout share 1 common opponent: John Makdessi.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDEC · 2018
John Makdessi
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2012