Combat Edge Intelligence

Brendan Allen vs Kevin Holland

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

27-7-0Record29-15-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'3"
75"Reach81"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamPhalanx MMA Academy

What's at stake

Brendan Allen is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Kevin Holland carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brendan AllenNow 1818
If they win+9→ 1827
If they lose-15→ 1803
Kevin HollandNow 1736
If they win+15→ 1751
If they lose-9→ 1727

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.

1735 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1740 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.75
Sig. strikes / min
4.24
52%
Strike accuracy
50%
3.78
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.21
48%
Strike defense
50%
1.52
Takedown avg.
0.79
4%
Takedown accuracy
0%
58%
Takedown defense
58%
1.06
Submission avg.
0.60

Trajectory

Brendan AllenKevin Holland
17501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (22%)
KO/TKO
14 (48%)
14 (52%)
Submission
9 (31%)
7 (26%)
Decision
6 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Brendan Allen77%
Kevin Holland 23%Elo baseline: 62%

The Combat Edge model makes Brendan Allen a 77% favorite over Kevin Holland in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (62%).

Brendan Allen holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1818 to 1736, a 82-point edge.

Brendan Allen enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Brendan Allen finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Kevin Holland 79%.

Brendan Allen and Kevin Holland share 1 common opponent: Reinier de Ridder.

Kevin Holland carries a 6-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)

WinTKO · 2025
Reinier de Ridder
LossSubmission · 2025