Combat Edge Intelligence

Aaron McKenzie vs Kody Steele

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

12-2-1Record8-1-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'9"
73.5"Reach71"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
BattleGrounds MMATeamSyndicate MMA

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
Kody SteeleNow 1659
If they win+24→ 1683
If they lose-24→ 1635

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 Elo1531 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.85
TBD
Strike accuracy
33%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
6.20
TBD
Strike defense
52%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.07
TBD
Takedown accuracy
13%
TBD
Takedown defense
100%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.53

Trajectory

Aaron McKenzieKody Steele
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
4 (50%)
4 (33%)
Submission
2 (25%)
3 (25%)
Decision
2 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Kody Steele66%
Aaron McKenzie 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kody Steele a 66% 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, Kody Steele 75%.

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.