Combat Edge Intelligence

Brad Katona vs Jesse Butler

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

1655Good

Tale of the tape

14-5-0Record12-6-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'10"
64"Reach40,0"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamFortis MMA

What's at stake

Brad Katona is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Jesse Butler carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brad KatonaNow 1655
If they win+14→ 1669
If they lose-18→ 1637
Jesse ButlerNow 1607
If they win+18→ 1625
If they lose-14→ 1593

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 Elo1551 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.84
Sig. strikes / min
2.02
53%
Strike accuracy
35%
4.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.62
50%
Strike defense
40%
1.88
Takedown avg.
0
34%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
62%
Takedown defense
0%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Brad KatonaJesse Butler
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Win method breakdown

1 (7%)
KO/TKO
1 (8%)
3 (21%)
Submission
8 (67%)
10 (71%)
Decision
3 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Brad Katona63%
Jesse Butler 37%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Brad Katona a 63% favorite over Jesse Butler in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Brad Katona holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1655 to 1607, a 48-point edge.

Brad Katona enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jesse Butler enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brad Katona finishes 29% of wins inside the distance, Jesse Butler 75%.

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