Chris Barnett 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
23-10-0Record14-7-1
Super HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'9"Height6'5"
75"Reach83"
268 lbsWeight205 lbs
XFCTeamFortis MMA
What's at stake
Kennedy Nzechukwu is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Chris Barnett carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+13→ 1646
If they lose-11→ 1622
If they win+14→ 1681
If they lose-18→ 1649
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.
1580 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Chris BarnettKennedy Nzechukwu
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Kennedy Nzechukwu80%
Chris Barnett 20%Elo baseline: 55%
The Combat Edge model makes Kennedy Nzechukwu a 80% favorite over Chris Barnett in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).
Kennedy Nzechukwu holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1667 to 1633, a 34-point edge.
Chris Barnett enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Chris Barnett finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Kennedy Nzechukwu 79%.
Kennedy Nzechukwu carries a 8-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.