Combat Edge Intelligence

Aaron McKenzie vs George Hardwick

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

12-2-1Record15-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'10"
73.5"Reach72"
155 lbsWeight154 lbs
BattleGrounds MMATeamMiddlesbrough Fight Academy

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
George HardwickNow 1661
If they win+16→ 1677
If they lose-16→ 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.

1513 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1553 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.60
TBD
Strike accuracy
39%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.60
TBD
Strike defense
71%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
TBD
Takedown defense
83%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Aaron McKenzieGeorge Hardwick
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
6 (40%)
4 (33%)
Submission
3 (20%)
3 (25%)
Decision
6 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

George Hardwick60%
Aaron McKenzie 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes George Hardwick a 60% favorite over Aaron McKenzie in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Aaron McKenzie's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1661 vs 1661), separated by just 0 points.

Aaron McKenzie enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Aaron McKenzie finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, George Hardwick 60%.

Aaron McKenzie carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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