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Combat Edge Intelligence

Chidi Njokuani vs Kuniyoshi Hironaka

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

26-12-0Record23-9-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'3"Height5'10"
80"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight153 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 1711
If they win+12→ 1723
If they lose-12→ 1699
Kuniyoshi HironakaNow 1710
If they win+12→ 1722
If they lose-12→ 1698

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 Elo1577 · 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
1.43
62%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.13
58%
Strike defense
55%
0
Takedown avg.
2.60
0%
Takedown accuracy
32%
76%
Takedown defense
25%
0.14
Submission avg.
0.97

Trajectory

Chidi NjokuaniKuniyoshi Hironaka
170020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (58%)
KO/TKO
7 (30%)
1 (4%)
Submission
8 (35%)
10 (38%)
Decision
8 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Chidi Njokuani76%
Kuniyoshi Hironaka 24%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chidi Njokuani a 76% favorite over Kuniyoshi Hironaka in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1711 vs 1710), separated by just 1 points.

Chidi Njokuani finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Kuniyoshi Hironaka 65%.

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