Combat Edge Intelligence

Charles Johnson vs Chris Padilla

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

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Tale of the tape

20-9-0Record17-6-1
FlyweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'9"
70"Reach74"
125 lbsWeight155 lbs
Murcielago MMA· 1698 avg Elo · 4 ratedTeamCalifornia Mixed Martial Arts· 1671 avg Elo · 3 rated

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.

Charles JohnsonNow 1706
If they win+12→ 1718
If they lose-12→ 1694
Chris PadillaNow 1703
If they win+16→ 1719
If they lose-16→ 1687

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.

1693 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1605 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.54
Sig. strikes / min
6.19
50%
Strike accuracy
54%
3.88
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.88
55%
Strike defense
49%
0.47
Takedown avg.
1.13
0%
Takedown accuracy
21%
67%
Takedown defense
80%
0.39
Submission avg.
0.28

Trajectory

Charles JohnsonChris Padilla
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Win method breakdown

8 (40%)
KO/TKO
9 (53%)
4 (20%)
Submission
5 (29%)
8 (40%)
Decision
3 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Chris Padilla55%
Charles Johnson 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chris Padilla a 55% favorite over Charles Johnson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Charles Johnson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1706 vs 1703), separated by just 3 points.

Chris Padilla enters on a 8-fight win streak.

Charles Johnson finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Chris Padilla 82%.

Chris Padilla 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.