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Combat Edge Intelligence

Aaron McKenzie vs Takanori Gomi

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Takanori Gomi
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Takanori Gomi

“The Fireball Kid”

35-15-0LightweightRFF

1664Good

Tale of the tape

12-2-1Record35-15-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'8"
73.5"Reach70,0"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
BattleGrounds MMATeamKugayama Rascal

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 1664
If they win+16→ 1680
If they lose-16→ 1648
Takanori GomiNow 1664
If they win+12→ 1676
If they lose-12→ 1652

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.

1517 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1646 · 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
3.81
Not available
Strike accuracy
42%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
Not available
Strike defense
60%
Not available
Takedown avg.
1.23
Not available
Takedown accuracy
65%
Not available
Takedown defense
64%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.80

Trajectory

Aaron McKenzieTakanori Gomi
16501700201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
14 (40%)
4 (33%)
Submission
6 (17%)
3 (25%)
Decision
15 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Takanori Gomi53%
Aaron McKenzie 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Takanori Gomi a 53% 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 (1664 vs 1664), separated by just 0 points.

Aaron McKenzie enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Aaron McKenzie finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Takanori Gomi 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.