Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexandr Romanov vs Cheick Kongo

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

18-3-0Record31-12-2
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'4"
75"ReachTBD
261 lbsWeight242 lbs
Lion ClubTeamKongo Smashin' Club

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.

Alexandr RomanovNow 1747
If they win+16→ 1763
If they lose-16→ 1731
Cheick KongoNow 1749
If they win+12→ 1761
If they lose-12→ 1737

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.

1680 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1633 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.78
Sig. strikes / min
3.51
52%
Strike accuracy
58%
2.13
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.63
54%
Strike defense
55%
4.49
Takedown avg.
2.20
55%
Takedown accuracy
63%
29%
Takedown defense
53%
0.86
Submission avg.
0.28

Trajectory

Alexandr RomanovCheick Kongo
17502021202220232024

Win method breakdown

6 (33%)
KO/TKO
15 (48%)
9 (50%)
Submission
4 (13%)
3 (17%)
Decision
12 (39%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexandr Romanov72%
Cheick Kongo 28%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexandr Romanov a 72% favorite over Cheick Kongo in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Cheick Kongo's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1747 vs 1749), separated by just 2 points.

Alexandr Romanov finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Cheick Kongo 61%.

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