Combat Edge Intelligence

Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto

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

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Brad Katona

“Superman”

14-5-0BantamweightUFC

1648Solid

Tale of the tape

14-5-0Record18-2-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'6"
64"Reach68"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamInside Muay Thai

What's at stake

Jean Matsumoto is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Brad Katona carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brad KatonaNow 1648
If they win+21→ 1669
If they lose-11→ 1637
Jean MatsumotoNow 1754
If they win+11→ 1765
If they lose-21→ 1733

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.

1615 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1627 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.84
Sig. strikes / min
5.37
53%
Strike accuracy
40%
4.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.41
50%
Strike defense
48%
1.88
Takedown avg.
3
34%
Takedown accuracy
49%
62%
Takedown defense
56%
0
Submission avg.
0.53

Trajectory

Brad KatonaJean Matsumoto
1650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (7%)
KO/TKO
3 (17%)
3 (21%)
Submission
6 (33%)
10 (71%)
Decision
9 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Jean Matsumoto92%
Brad Katona 8%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Jean Matsumoto a 92% favorite over Brad Katona in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Jean Matsumoto holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1754 to 1648, a 106-point edge.

Brad Katona enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brad Katona finishes 29% of wins inside the distance, Jean Matsumoto 50%.

Brad Katona and Jean Matsumoto share 1 common opponent: Bekzat Almakhan.

Jean Matsumoto carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossKO · 2025
Bekzat Almakhan
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2026