Combat Edge Intelligence

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs Kevin Syler

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

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Kevin Syler

Kevin Syler

“El Nino Bala”

10-1-0LightweightDWCS

1683Good

Tale of the tape

16-4-0Record10-1-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height5'9"
69"ReachTBD
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Fortis MMATeamAmerican Top Team

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.

Abdul-Kareem Al-SelwadyNow 1684
If they win+16→ 1700
If they lose-16→ 1668
Kevin SylerNow 1683
If they win+16→ 1699
If they lose-16→ 1667

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.

1569 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1525 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.14
Sig. strikes / min
5.60
35%
Strike accuracy
69%
3.60
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.03
59%
Strike defense
48%
2.32
Takedown avg.
1
31%
Takedown accuracy
40%
20%
Takedown defense
78%
0
Submission avg.
2

Trajectory

Abdul-Kareem Al-SelwadyKevin Syler
1650170020192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (50%)
KO/TKO
1 (10%)
2 (13%)
Submission
7 (70%)
6 (38%)
Decision
2 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady60%
Kevin Syler 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady a 60% favorite over Kevin Syler in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1684 vs 1683), separated by just 1 points.

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Kevin Syler 80%.

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