Combat Edge Intelligence

Aaron McKenzie vs Al Iaquinta

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

12-2-1Record14-7-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'7"
73.5"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
BattleGrounds MMATeamSerra-Longo Fight Team· 1771 avg Elo · 4 rated

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.

Aaron McKenzieNow 1661
If they win+16→ 1677
If they lose-16→ 1645
Al IaquintaNow 1660
If they win+16→ 1676
If they lose-16→ 1644

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.

1511 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1723 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.06
TBD
Strike accuracy
41%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.53
TBD
Strike defense
61%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.63
TBD
Takedown accuracy
19%
TBD
Takedown defense
74%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.24

Trajectory

Aaron McKenzieAl Iaquinta
1650170017502019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
7 (50%)
4 (33%)
Submission
1 (7%)
3 (25%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Aaron McKenzie52%
Al Iaquinta 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Aaron McKenzie a 52% favorite over Al Iaquinta in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1661 vs 1660), separated by just 1 points.

Aaron McKenzie enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Al Iaquinta enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Aaron McKenzie finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Al Iaquinta 57%.

Aaron McKenzie carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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