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Combat Edge Intelligence

Assuerio Silva 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

16-8-0Record31-12-2
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height6'4"
TBDReachTBD
235 lbsWeight242 lbs
TeamKongo Smashin' Club

What's at stake

Cheick Kongo is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Assuerio Silva carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Assuerio SilvaNow 1629
If they win+21→ 1650
If they lose-11→ 1618
Cheick KongoNow 1750
If they win+8→ 1758
If they lose-16→ 1734

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.

1577 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1633 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

1.78
Sig. strikes / min
3.51
48%
Strike accuracy
58%
6.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.63
54%
Strike defense
55%
3.22
Takedown avg.
2.20
39%
Takedown accuracy
63%
25%
Takedown defense
53%
0
Submission avg.
0.28

Trajectory

Assuerio SilvaCheick Kongo
1650170017502007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

7 (44%)
KO/TKO
15 (48%)
7 (44%)
Submission
4 (13%)
2 (13%)
Decision
12 (39%)

Combat Edge model read

Cheick Kongo71%
Assuerio Silva 29%Elo baseline: 67%

The Combat Edge model makes Cheick Kongo a 71% favorite over Assuerio Silva in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (67%).

Cheick Kongo holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1750 to 1629, a 121-point edge.

Assuerio Silva enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Assuerio Silva finishes 88% 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.