Combat Edge Intelligence

Brad Katona vs Cody Gibson

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

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Brad Katona
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Brad Katona

“Superman”

14-5-0BantamweightUFC

1655Good
Cody Gibson
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Cody Gibson

“The Renegade”

21-13-0BantamweightUFC

1653Good

Tale of the tape

14-5-0Record21-13-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'10"
64"Reach71"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamElite Team

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.

Brad KatonaNow 1655
If they win+16→ 1671
If they lose-16→ 1639
Cody GibsonNow 1653
If they win+12→ 1665
If they lose-12→ 1641

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.

1634 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1658 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.84
Sig. strikes / min
3.63
53%
Strike accuracy
46%
4.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.22
50%
Strike defense
58%
1.88
Takedown avg.
2.12
34%
Takedown accuracy
14%
62%
Takedown defense
70%
0
Submission avg.
0.61

Trajectory

Brad KatonaCody Gibson
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (7%)
KO/TKO
7 (33%)
3 (21%)
Submission
5 (24%)
10 (71%)
Decision
9 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Brad Katona52%
Cody Gibson 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Brad Katona a 52% favorite over Cody Gibson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1655 vs 1653), separated by just 2 points.

Brad Katona enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cody Gibson enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Brad Katona finishes 29% of wins inside the distance, Cody Gibson 57%.

Cody Gibson carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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