Combat Edge Intelligence

Carl Deaton vs Kamuela Kirk

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

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Carl Deaton
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Carl Deaton

“The Anishinaabe Kid”

17-7-0LightweightUFC

1583Solid
Kamuela Kirk
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Kamuela Kirk

“The Jawaiian”

12-7-0LightweightUFC

1583Solid

Tale of the tape

17-7-0Record12-7-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'6"Height5'9"
69,0"Reach75"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
The Academy MNTeamSiege 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.

Carl DeatonNow 1583
If they win+12→ 1595
If they lose-12→ 1571
Kamuela KirkNow 1583
If they win+16→ 1599
If they lose-16→ 1567

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.

1532 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1586 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.53
Sig. strikes / min
3.22
32%
Strike accuracy
50%
1.85
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.87
61%
Strike defense
40%
0
Takedown avg.
1.50
0%
Takedown accuracy
26%
50%
Takedown defense
47%
0
Submission avg.
1.20

Trajectory

Carl DeatonKamuela Kirk
16001650202220232024

Win method breakdown

3 (18%)
KO/TKO
5 (42%)
9 (53%)
Submission
6 (50%)
5 (29%)
Decision
1 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Kamuela Kirk60%
Carl Deaton 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kamuela Kirk a 60% favorite over Carl Deaton in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Carl Deaton's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1583 vs 1583), separated by just 0 points.

Carl Deaton enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Kamuela Kirk enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Carl Deaton finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Kamuela Kirk 92%.

Kamuela Kirk 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.