Combat Edge Intelligence

Denis Kang vs Julien Leblanc

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

35-16-2Record10-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'2"
TBDReach-
185 lbsWeight184 lbs
American Top TeamTeamPatenaude Martial Arts

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.

Denis KangNow 1619
If they win+12→ 1631
If they lose-12→ 1607
Julien LeblancNow 1619
If they win+16→ 1635
If they lose-16→ 1603

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.

1647 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2
Sig. strikes / min
0
39%
Strike accuracy
TBD
4.91
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
67%
Strike defense
TBD
3.53
Takedown avg.
TBD
67%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
38%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.88
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Denis KangJulien Leblanc
160016502011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (43%)
KO/TKO
4 (40%)
14 (40%)
Submission
4 (40%)
6 (17%)
Decision
2 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Julien Leblanc70%
Denis Kang 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Julien Leblanc a 70% favorite over Denis Kang in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Denis Kang's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1619 vs 1619), separated by just 0 points.

Denis Kang enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Denis Kang finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Julien Leblanc 80%.

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