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Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlos Mota vs Cody Durden

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

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Cody Durden

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18-11-1FlyweightUFC

1625Solid

Tale of the tape

8-2-0Record18-11-1
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'6"Height5'7"
69"Reach67"
125 lbsWeight135 lbs
Pr1meira FightTeamAmerican Top Team Atlanta

What's at stake

Cody Durden is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Carlos Mota carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Carlos MotaNow 1592
If they win+18→ 1610
If they lose-14→ 1578
Cody DurdenNow 1625
If they win+11→ 1636
If they lose-13→ 1612

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.

1536 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1677 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

0.80
Sig. strikes / min
3.24
41%
Strike accuracy
45%
1.13
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.94
54%
Strike defense
51%
0
Takedown avg.
3.99
Not available
Takedown accuracy
10%
50%
Takedown defense
57%
1
Submission avg.
0.65

Trajectory

Carlos MotaCody Durden
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Win method breakdown

4 (50%)
KO/TKO
6 (33%)
0 (0%)
Submission
6 (33%)
4 (50%)
Decision
6 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Cody Durden75%
Carlos Mota 25%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Cody Durden a 75% favorite over Carlos Mota in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Cody Durden holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1625 to 1592, a 33-point edge.

Carlos Mota enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Carlos Mota finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Cody Durden 67%.

Carlos Mota carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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