Combat Edge Intelligence

Brando Peričić vs Kennedy Nzechukwu

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

7-1-0Record14-7-1
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'5"Height6'5"
79"Reach83"
253 lbsWeight205 lbs
City KickboxingTeamFortis 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.

Brando PeričićNow 1667
If they win+24→ 1691
If they lose-24→ 1643
Kennedy NzechukwuNow 1667
If they win+16→ 1683
If they lose-16→ 1651

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.

1546 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

12.91
Sig. strikes / min
4.96
64%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.23
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.58
56%
Strike defense
51%
0
Takedown avg.
0.50
TBD
Takedown accuracy
0%
80%
Takedown defense
80%
0
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Brando PeričićKennedy Nzechukwu
1500155016001650170020252026

Win method breakdown

6 (86%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
1 (14%)
Submission
1 (7%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Brando Peričić and Kennedy Nzechukwu within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1667 vs 1667), separated by just 0 points.

Brando Peričić enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Brando Peričić finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Kennedy Nzechukwu 79%.

Brando Peričić and Kennedy Nzechukwu share 1 common opponent: Shamil Gaziev.

Kennedy Nzechukwu 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinKO · 2026
Shamil Gaziev
LossKO · 2026