Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Lytle vs Marcus Davis

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
Marcus Davis
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Marcus Davis

“The Irish Hand Grenade”

23-11-0WelterweightPFC

1655Good

Tale of the tape

31-18-5Record23-11-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'8"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Integrated Fighting AcademyTeamTeam Irish

What's at stake

Chris Lytle is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Marcus Davis 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
Marcus DavisNow 1655
If they win+14→ 1669
If they lose-10→ 1645

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 Elo1517 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.76
Sig. strikes / min
2.72
45%
Strike accuracy
40%
3.03
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.79
58%
Strike defense
66%
0.70
Takedown avg.
1.60
55%
Takedown accuracy
48%
55%
Takedown defense
48%
2.36
Submission avg.
1.37

Trajectory

Chris LytleMarcus Davis
165017002009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021

Win method breakdown

6 (19%)
KO/TKO
6 (26%)
19 (61%)
Submission
10 (43%)
6 (19%)
Decision
7 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Chris Lytle75%
Marcus Davis 25%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Chris Lytle a 75% favorite over Marcus Davis in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Chris Lytle holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1706 to 1655, a 51-point edge.

Chris Lytle finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Marcus Davis 70%.

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