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Combat Edge Intelligence

Abdoulaye Kane vs Raphael Pessoa

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

5-2-0Record10-5-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'5"Height6'4"
84.5"Reach78″
265 lbsWeight247 lbs

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.

Abdoulaye KaneNow 1564
If they win+24→ 1588
If they lose-24→ 1540
Raphael PessoaNow 1565
If they win+16→ 1581
If they lose-16→ 1549

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.

1490 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1576 · 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
2.16
Not available
Strike accuracy
27%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.43
Not available
Strike defense
42%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
100%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Abdoulaye KaneRaphael Pessoa
155016002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (80%)
KO/TKO
6 (60%)
1 (20%)
Submission
1 (10%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Abdoulaye Kane54%
Raphael Pessoa 46%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Abdoulaye Kane a 54% favorite over Raphael Pessoa in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Raphael Pessoa's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1564 vs 1565), separated by just 1 points.

Raphael Pessoa enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Abdoulaye Kane finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Raphael Pessoa 70%.

Abdoulaye Kane carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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