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Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Padilla vs MarQuel Mederos

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

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Tale of the tape

18-6-1Record12-1-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
74"Reach69"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
California Mixed Martial Arts· 1673 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamFactory X

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.

Chris PadillaNow 1723
If they win+12→ 1735
If they lose-12→ 1711
MarQuel MederosNow 1715
If they win+16→ 1731
If they lose-16→ 1699

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.

1631 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1596 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

6.19
Sig. strikes / min
5.46
54%
Strike accuracy
58%
4.88
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.58
49%
Strike defense
53%
1.13
Takedown avg.
0.23
21%
Takedown accuracy
0%
80%
Takedown defense
83%
0.28
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Chris PadillaMarQuel Mederos
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (50%)
KO/TKO
7 (58%)
6 (33%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (17%)
Decision
5 (42%)

Combat Edge model read

Chris Padilla55%
MarQuel Mederos 45%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Chris Padilla a 55% favorite over MarQuel Mederos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1723 vs 1715), separated by just 8 points.

Chris Padilla enters on a 9-fight win streak.

Chris Padilla finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, MarQuel Mederos 58%.

Chris Padilla carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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