Combat Edge Intelligence

Luis Pena vs Steve Garcia

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

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Luis Pena
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Luis Pena

“Violent Bob Ross”

12-6-0WelterweightAFS

1634Solid
Steve Garcia
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Steve Garcia

“Mean Machine”

19-6-0FeatherweightUFC

1723Good

Tale of the tape

12-6-0Record19-6-0
WelterweightDivisionFeatherweight
6'3"Height6'0"
TBDReach75"
161 lbsWeight145 lbs
American Top Team SunriseTeamJackson-Wink MMA

What's at stake

Steve Garcia is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Luis Pena carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Luis PenaNow 1634
If they win+20→ 1654
If they lose-12→ 1622
Steve GarciaNow 1723
If they win+9→ 1732
If they lose-15→ 1708

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.

1564 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1670 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.66
Sig. strikes / min
5.39
47%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.12
51%
Strike defense
59%
1.17
Takedown avg.
0.86
33%
Takedown accuracy
40%
48%
Takedown defense
89%
1.17
Submission avg.
0.43

Trajectory

Luis PenaSteve Garcia
16501700175020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (25%)
KO/TKO
15 (79%)
5 (42%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (33%)
Decision
4 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Steve Garcia84%
Luis Pena 16%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Steve Garcia a 84% favorite over Luis Pena in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Steve Garcia holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1723 to 1634, a 89-point edge.

Luis Pena finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Steve Garcia 79%.

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