Combat Edge Intelligence

Aaron McKenzie vs Ismael Bonfim

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

12-2-1Record20-7-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'9"
73.5"Reach71"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
BattleGrounds MMATeamCerrado MMA· 1633 avg Elo · 7 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
Ismael BonfimNow 1662
If they win+16→ 1678
If they lose-16→ 1646

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 Elo1633 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
5.51
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Strike accuracy
54%
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.71
Not available
Strike defense
65%
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Takedown avg.
1.06
Not available
Takedown accuracy
33%
Not available
Takedown defense
77%
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Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Aaron McKenzieIsmael Bonfim
1650170020252026

Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
9 (45%)
4 (33%)
Submission
4 (20%)
3 (25%)
Decision
7 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Ismael Bonfim74%
Aaron McKenzie 26%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ismael Bonfim a 74% favorite over Aaron McKenzie in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1661 vs 1662), separated by just 1 points.

Aaron McKenzie enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Ismael Bonfim enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Aaron McKenzie finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Ismael Bonfim 65%.

Aaron McKenzie carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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