Combat Edge Intelligence

Ali Bagov vs Tim Kennedy

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

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Ali Bagov

“Hulk”

35-13-0MiddleweightACA

1729Good

Tale of the tape

35-13-0Record18-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height5'11"
69.7"Reach74,0"
172 lbsWeight185 lbs
Fightspirit 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.

Ali BagovNow 1729
If they win+12→ 1741
If they lose-12→ 1717
Tim KennedyNow 1730
If they win+16→ 1746
If they lose-16→ 1714

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.

1595 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1686 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.78
TBD
Strike accuracy
48%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.84
TBD
Strike defense
62%
TBD
Takedown avg.
2.58
TBD
Takedown accuracy
35%
TBD
Takedown defense
71%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.71

Trajectory

Ali BagovTim Kennedy
17501800201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (11%)
KO/TKO
8 (44%)
24 (69%)
Submission
6 (33%)
7 (20%)
Decision
4 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Ali Bagov62%
Tim Kennedy 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ali Bagov a 62% favorite over Tim Kennedy in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Tim Kennedy's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1729 vs 1730), separated by just 1 points.

Tim Kennedy enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ali Bagov finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Tim Kennedy 78%.

Tim Kennedy carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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