Combat Edge Intelligence

Brad Katona vs Jeff Bedard

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

1648Solid
Jeff Bedard
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Jeff Bedard

“Little Popeye”

13-3-0BantamweightNFC

1647Solid

Tale of the tape

14-5-0Record13-3-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'6"
64"ReachTBD
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamBedard's Elite Training Center

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 1648
If they win+16→ 1664
If they lose-16→ 1632
Jeff BedardNow 1647
If they win+16→ 1663
If they lose-16→ 1631

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 Elo1525 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.84
Sig. strikes / min
0.80
53%
Strike accuracy
52%
4.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
0
50%
Strike defense
100%
1.88
Takedown avg.
3.43
34%
Takedown accuracy
67%
62%
Takedown defense
100%
0
Submission avg.
2.57

Trajectory

Brad KatonaJeff Bedard
1650170020092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

1 (7%)
KO/TKO
3 (23%)
3 (21%)
Submission
5 (38%)
10 (71%)
Decision
5 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Brad Katona52%
Jeff Bedard 48%Elo baseline: 50%

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

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1648 vs 1647), separated by just 1 points.

Brad Katona enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brad Katona finishes 29% of wins inside the distance, Jeff Bedard 62%.

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