Combat Edge Intelligence

Chidi Njokuani vs Chris Lytle

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

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“Lights Out”

31-18-5WelterweightB2GS

1706Good

Tale of the tape

26-12-0Record31-18-5
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height5'11"
80"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
One Kick's GymTeamIntegrated Fighting Academy

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.

Chidi NjokuaniNow 1709
If they win+12→ 1721
If they lose-12→ 1697
Chris LytleNow 1706
If they win+12→ 1718
If they lose-12→ 1694

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.

1691 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1626 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.16
Sig. strikes / min
3.76
62%
Strike accuracy
45%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.03
58%
Strike defense
58%
0
Takedown avg.
0.70
0%
Takedown accuracy
55%
76%
Takedown defense
55%
0.14
Submission avg.
2.36

Trajectory

Chidi NjokuaniChris Lytle
16501700200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (58%)
KO/TKO
6 (19%)
1 (4%)
Submission
19 (61%)
10 (38%)
Decision
6 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Chidi Njokuani72%
Chris Lytle 28%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chidi Njokuani a 72% favorite over Chris Lytle in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1709 vs 1706), separated by just 3 points.

Chidi Njokuani finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Chris Lytle 81%.

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