Combat Edge Intelligence

Al Iaquinta vs Kevin Lee

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

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Kevin Lee

“The Motown Phenom”

20-9-0WelterweightPFL

1711Good

Tale of the tape

14-7-1Record20-9-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'7"Height5'9"
70"Reach77"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
Serra-Longo Fight TeamTeamTristar Gym

What's at stake

Kevin Lee is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Al Iaquinta carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Al IaquintaNow 1659
If they win+18→ 1677
If they lose-14→ 1645
Kevin LeeNow 1711
If they win+10→ 1721
If they lose-14→ 1697

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.

1723 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1710 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.06
Sig. strikes / min
3.88
41%
Strike accuracy
42%
4.53
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.60
61%
Strike defense
50%
0.63
Takedown avg.
3.18
19%
Takedown accuracy
43%
74%
Takedown defense
75%
0.24
Submission avg.
0.76

Trajectory

Al IaquintaKevin Lee
1650170017502019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

7 (50%)
KO/TKO
3 (15%)
1 (7%)
Submission
9 (45%)
6 (43%)
Decision
8 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Lee75%
Al Iaquinta 25%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Lee a 75% favorite over Al Iaquinta in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Kevin Lee holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1711 to 1659, a 52-point edge.

Al Iaquinta enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Al Iaquinta finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Kevin Lee 60%.

Al Iaquinta and Kevin Lee share 1 common opponent: Diego Sanchez.

Kevin Lee 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinKO (Punches) · 2017
Diego Sanchez
Win Decision · 2022