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Combat Edge Intelligence

Steven Nguyen vs Tom Pagliarulo

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

10-2-0Record11-2-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'11"Height6'0"
73"Reach71"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Fortis MMATeamNew England Cartel

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.

Steven NguyenNow 1670
If they win+16→ 1686
If they lose-16→ 1654
Tom PagliaruloNow 1669
If they win+16→ 1685
If they lose-16→ 1653

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.

1550 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1512 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

7.15
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
40%
Strike accuracy
Not available
7.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
61%
Strike defense
Not available
0.28
Takedown avg.
Not available
100%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
85%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Steven NguyenTom Pagliarulo
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (50%)
KO/TKO
9 (82%)
3 (30%)
Submission
1 (9%)
2 (20%)
Decision
1 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Steven Nguyen53%
Tom Pagliarulo 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Steven Nguyen a 53% favorite over Tom Pagliarulo in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1670 vs 1669), separated by just 1 points.

Tom Pagliarulo enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Steven Nguyen finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Tom Pagliarulo 91%.

Steven Nguyen 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.