Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Lytle vs Josh Koscheck

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

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Chris Lytle

“Lights Out”

31-18-5WelterweightB2GS

1706Good

Tale of the tape

31-18-5Record17-11-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'10"
TBDReach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Integrated Fighting AcademyTeamDethrone Base Camp

What's at stake

Chris Lytle is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Josh Koscheck carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chris LytleNow 1706
If they win+10→ 1716
If they lose-14→ 1692
Josh KoscheckNow 1644
If they win+14→ 1658
If they lose-10→ 1634

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.

1626 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1687 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.76
Sig. strikes / min
1.79
45%
Strike accuracy
36%
3.03
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.27
58%
Strike defense
63%
0.70
Takedown avg.
2.46
55%
Takedown accuracy
48%
55%
Takedown defense
64%
2.36
Submission avg.
0.43

Trajectory

Chris LytleJosh Koscheck
16501700200920102011201220132014201520162017

Win method breakdown

6 (19%)
KO/TKO
6 (35%)
19 (61%)
Submission
4 (24%)
6 (19%)
Decision
7 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Chris Lytle61%
Josh Koscheck 39%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Chris Lytle a 61% favorite over Josh Koscheck in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Chris Lytle holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1706 to 1644, a 62-point edge.

Josh Koscheck enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Chris Lytle finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Josh Koscheck 59%.

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