Cheick Kongo vs Kirill Kornilov
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
31-12-2Record21-3-1
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'5"
TBDReachRussia
242 lbsWeight261 lbs
Kongo Smashin' ClubTeamSech Pro· 1665 avg Elo · 6 rated
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.
If they win+12→ 1762
If they lose-12→ 1738
If they win+12→ 1758
If they lose-12→ 1734
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.
1633 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1600 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Cheick KongoKirill Kornilov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Kirill Kornilov59%
Cheick Kongo 41%Elo baseline: 49%
The Combat Edge model makes Kirill Kornilov a 59% favorite over Cheick Kongo in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Cheick Kongo's way (49%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1750 vs 1746), separated by just 4 points.
Kirill Kornilov enters on a 2-fight win streak.
Cheick Kongo finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Kirill Kornilov 62%.
Cheick Kongo and Kirill Kornilov share 1 common opponent: Tony Johnson Jr..
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.
Common opponents (1)
Win Decision · 2016
WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2026