Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Leben vs Patrick Cote

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

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Chris Leben
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Chris Leben

“The Crippler”

22-12-0MiddleweightUFC

1635Solid
Patrick Cote
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Patrick Cote

“The Predator”

23-11-0WelterweightUFC

1728Good

Tale of the tape

22-12-0Record23-11-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'11"
TBDReach75"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Alliance MMATeamBTT Canada

What's at stake

Patrick Cote is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Chris Leben carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chris LebenNow 1635
If they win+15→ 1650
If they lose-9→ 1626
Patrick CoteNow 1728
If they win+9→ 1737
If they lose-15→ 1713

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.

1630 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1667 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.89
Sig. strikes / min
2.81
44%
Strike accuracy
48%
3.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.21
52%
Strike defense
49%
1.23
Takedown avg.
0.68
41%
Takedown accuracy
21%
54%
Takedown defense
44%
0.87
Submission avg.
0.25

Trajectory

Chris LebenPatrick Cote
165017001750201220132014201520162017

Win method breakdown

12 (55%)
KO/TKO
10 (45%)
5 (23%)
Submission
3 (14%)
5 (23%)
Decision
9 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Patrick Cote78%
Chris Leben 22%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Patrick Cote a 78% favorite over Chris Leben in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Patrick Cote holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1728 to 1635, a 93-point edge.

Chris Leben enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Patrick Cote enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Chris Leben finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Patrick Cote 59%.

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