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Combat Edge Intelligence

Cody Pfister vs Hussain Al Kurdi

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

16-10-1Record3-0-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'11"
73,0"Reach-
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Nick's Fight ClubTeamKHK MMA· 1635 avg Elo · 4 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.

Cody PfisterNow 1581
If they win+12→ 1593
If they lose-12→ 1569
Hussain Al KurdiNow 1582
If they win+24→ 1606
If they lose-24→ 1558

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.

1527 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1533 · 3 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.41
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
26%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.80
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
52%
Strike defense
Not available
2.82
Takedown avg.
Not available
31%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Cody PfisterHussain Al Kurdi
155016002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (25%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
6 (38%)
Submission
2 (67%)
6 (38%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Hussain Al Kurdi52%
Cody Pfister 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Hussain Al Kurdi a 52% favorite over Cody Pfister in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1581 vs 1582), separated by just 1 points.

Cody Pfister enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Hussain Al Kurdi enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Cody Pfister finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Hussain Al Kurdi 100%.

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