Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Jenkins vs Cody McKenzie

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

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Brandon Jenkins

“The Human Highlight Reel”

18-12-0WelterweightKC

1549Average

Tale of the tape

18-12-0Record17-11-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
71"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Syndicate MMATeamWarrior Camp

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.

Brandon JenkinsNow 1549
If they win+16→ 1565
If they lose-16→ 1533
Cody McKenzieNow 1544
If they win+12→ 1556
If they lose-12→ 1532

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.

1552 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1539 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.93
Sig. strikes / min
1.74
41%
Strike accuracy
34%
8.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.50
33%
Strike defense
67%
0
Takedown avg.
2.50
TBD
Takedown accuracy
25%
27%
Takedown defense
14%
0
Submission avg.
2.50

Trajectory

Brandon JenkinsCody McKenzie
155020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (67%)
KO/TKO
1 (6%)
3 (17%)
Submission
15 (88%)
3 (17%)
Decision
1 (6%)

Combat Edge model read

Brandon Jenkins60%
Cody McKenzie 40%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Brandon Jenkins a 60% favorite over Cody McKenzie in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1549 vs 1544), separated by just 5 points.

Brandon Jenkins finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Cody McKenzie 94%.

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