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Combat Edge Intelligence

Chidi Njokuani vs Donald Cerrone

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

26-12-0Record36-17-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
80"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs

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.

Chidi NjokuaniNow 1710
If they win+12→ 1722
If they lose-12→ 1698
Donald CerroneNow 1709
If they win+12→ 1721
If they lose-12→ 1697

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.

1695 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1744 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

5.16
Sig. strikes / min
4.41
62%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.48
58%
Strike defense
53%
0
Takedown avg.
1.16
0%
Takedown accuracy
33%
76%
Takedown defense
74%
0.14
Submission avg.
1.16

Trajectory

Chidi NjokuaniDonald Cerrone
170017502020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (58%)
KO/TKO
10 (28%)
1 (4%)
Submission
17 (47%)
10 (38%)
Decision
9 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Chidi Njokuani53%
Donald Cerrone 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chidi Njokuani a 53% favorite over Donald Cerrone in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1710 vs 1709), separated by just 1 points.

Donald Cerrone enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Chidi Njokuani finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Donald Cerrone 75%.

Chidi Njokuani carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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