Combat Edge Intelligence

Daniel Salas vs Steven Kennedy

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Daniel Salas
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Daniel Salas

“El Cazador”

20-9-1WelterweightOKMMA

1534Average
Steven Kennedy
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Steven Kennedy

“The Steamrolla”

27-11-0WelterweightHSS

1536Average

Tale of the tape

20-9-1Record27-11-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height6'0"
70"Reach71.00
157 lbsWeight170 lbs
Bonebreakers MMATeamKickass MMA

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.

Daniel SalasNow 1534
If they win+16→ 1550
If they lose-16→ 1518
Steven KennedyNow 1536
If they win+24→ 1560
If they lose-24→ 1512

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.

1522 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1605 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.28
TBD
Strike accuracy
36%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.52
TBD
Strike defense
46%
TBD
Takedown avg.
2.51
TBD
Takedown accuracy
33%
TBD
Takedown defense
0%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Daniel SalasSteven Kennedy
150015502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (30%)
KO/TKO
8 (30%)
9 (45%)
Submission
13 (48%)
5 (25%)
Decision
6 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Daniel Salas and Steven Kennedy within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1534 vs 1536), separated by just 2 points.

Daniel Salas enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Steven Kennedy enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Daniel Salas finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Steven Kennedy 78%.

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