Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexey Polpudnikov vs Kenan Song

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

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Kenan Song

“The Assassin”

22-9-0WelterweightUFC

1677Good

Tale of the tape

36-13-1Record22-9-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'6"Height6'0"
-Reach71"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
MFP TeamTeamJackson-Wink MMA

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.

Alexey PolpudnikovNow 1680
If they win+12→ 1692
If they lose-12→ 1668
Kenan SongNow 1677
If they win+12→ 1689
If they lose-12→ 1665

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.

1627 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1667 · 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
4.49
Not available
Strike accuracy
47%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.82
Not available
Strike defense
51%
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Takedown avg.
0.42
Not available
Takedown accuracy
30%
Not available
Takedown defense
74%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexey PolpudnikovKenan Song
1700202420252026

Win method breakdown

20 (56%)
KO/TKO
9 (41%)
9 (25%)
Submission
9 (41%)
7 (19%)
Decision
4 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexey Polpudnikov60%
Kenan Song 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexey Polpudnikov a 60% favorite over Kenan Song in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1680 vs 1677), separated by just 3 points.

Alexey Polpudnikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alexey Polpudnikov finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Kenan Song 82%.

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