Combat Edge Intelligence

Brendan Schaub 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

10-5-0Record14-6-1
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'4"Height6'5"
TBDReach83"
238 lbsWeight205 lbs
Reign MMATeamFortis 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.

Brendan SchaubNow 1682
If they win+16→ 1698
If they lose-16→ 1666
Kennedy NzechukwuNow 1685
If they win+16→ 1701
If they lose-16→ 1669

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.

1688 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1646 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.92
Sig. strikes / min
4.96
38%
Strike accuracy
47%
2.22
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.58
57%
Strike defense
51%
2.32
Takedown avg.
0.50
46%
Takedown accuracy
0%
73%
Takedown defense
80%
0.39
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Brendan SchaubKennedy Nzechukwu
17002013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

7 (70%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
1 (10%)
Submission
1 (7%)
2 (20%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Kennedy Nzechukwu70%
Brendan Schaub 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kennedy Nzechukwu a 70% favorite over Brendan Schaub in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1682 vs 1685), separated by just 3 points.

Brendan Schaub enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brendan Schaub finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Kennedy Nzechukwu 79%.

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