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Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Lytle vs Robbie Lawler

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

31-18-5Record30-16-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'11"
TBDReach74"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Integrated Fighting AcademyTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

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

Chris LytleNow 1706
If they win+15→ 1721
If they lose-9→ 1697
Robbie LawlerNow 1788
If they win+9→ 1797
If they lose-15→ 1773

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 Elo1762 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.76
Sig. strikes / min
3.85
45%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.03
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.67
58%
Strike defense
59%
0.70
Takedown avg.
0.65
55%
Takedown accuracy
64%
55%
Takedown defense
65%
2.36
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Chris LytleRobbie Lawler
1650170017501800200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

6 (19%)
KO/TKO
22 (73%)
19 (61%)
Submission
1 (3%)
6 (19%)
Decision
7 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Robbie Lawler82%
Chris Lytle 18%Elo baseline: 62%

The Combat Edge model makes Robbie Lawler a 82% favorite over Chris Lytle in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (62%).

Robbie Lawler holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1788 to 1706, a 82-point edge.

Chris Lytle finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Robbie Lawler 77%.

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