Combat Edge Intelligence

Brad Katona vs Matthew Lopez

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

14-5-0Record10-4-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'7"
64"Reach69.00
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamGenesis Training Center

What's at stake

Brad Katona is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Matthew Lopez carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brad KatonaNow 1648
If they win+10→ 1658
If they lose-22→ 1626
Matthew LopezNow 1512
If they win+33→ 1545
If they lose-15→ 1497

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 Elo1674 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.84
Sig. strikes / min
3.13
53%
Strike accuracy
51%
4.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
50%
Strike defense
55%
1.88
Takedown avg.
3.32
34%
Takedown accuracy
60%
62%
Takedown defense
71%
0
Submission avg.
1.33

Trajectory

Brad KatonaMatthew Lopez
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Win method breakdown

1 (7%)
KO/TKO
4 (40%)
3 (21%)
Submission
4 (40%)
10 (71%)
Decision
2 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Brad Katona70%
Matthew Lopez 30%Elo baseline: 69%

The Combat Edge model makes Brad Katona a 70% favorite over Matthew Lopez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (69%).

Brad Katona holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1648 to 1512, a 136-point edge.

Brad Katona enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Matthew Lopez enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Brad Katona finishes 29% of wins inside the distance, Matthew Lopez 80%.

Matthew Lopez carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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