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Combat Edge Intelligence

Cory McKenna vs Julia Polastri

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

8-4-0Record15-6-0
StrawweightDivisionStrawweight
5'3"Height5'2"
58"Reach63"
115 lbsWeight115 lbs
Team Alpha Male· 1645 avg Elo · 20 ratedTeamCWB Fighter

What's at stake

Julia Polastri is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Cory McKenna carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Cory McKennaNow 1602
If they win+19→ 1621
If they lose-13→ 1589
Julia PolastriNow 1667
If they win+13→ 1680
If they lose-19→ 1648

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.

1578 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1601 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.94
Sig. strikes / min
6.22
39%
Strike accuracy
57%
3.68
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.18
46%
Strike defense
59%
2
Takedown avg.
0.62
48%
Takedown accuracy
60%
75%
Takedown defense
58%
0.36
Submission avg.
0.31

Trajectory

Cory McKennaJulia Polastri
160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (25%)
KO/TKO
6 (40%)
2 (25%)
Submission
3 (20%)
4 (50%)
Decision
6 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Julia Polastri67%
Cory McKenna 33%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Julia Polastri a 67% favorite over Cory McKenna in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Julia Polastri holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1667 to 1602, a 65-point edge.

Cory McKenna enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cory McKenna finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Julia Polastri 60%.

Julia Polastri carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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