Combat Edge Intelligence

Aaron McKenzie vs Kauê Fernandes

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

12-2-1Record11-3-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height6'0"
73.5"Reach73"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
BattleGrounds MMATeamNova Uniao

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
Kauê FernandesNow 1659
If they win+16→ 1675
If they lose-16→ 1643

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 Elo1577 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
0.41
TBD
Strike accuracy
50%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.70
TBD
Strike defense
29%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
TBD
Takedown defense
0%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Aaron McKenzieKauê Fernandes
1650202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
6 (55%)
4 (33%)
Submission
2 (18%)
3 (25%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Kauê Fernandes70%
Aaron McKenzie 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kauê Fernandes a 70% 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 1659), separated by just 2 points.

Aaron McKenzie enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Aaron McKenzie finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Kauê Fernandes 73%.

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