Combat Edge Intelligence

Denis Kang vs Xavier Foupa-Pokam

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

35-16-2Record32-22-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'1"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top TeamTeamSnake Team

What's at stake

Denis Kang is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Xavier Foupa-Pokam carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Denis KangNow 1619
If they win+10→ 1629
If they lose-14→ 1605
Xavier Foupa-PokamNow 1560
If they win+14→ 1574
If they lose-10→ 1550

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 Elo1530 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2
Sig. strikes / min
1.47
39%
Strike accuracy
43%
4.91
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.50
67%
Strike defense
49%
3.53
Takedown avg.
0
67%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
38%
Takedown defense
17%
0.88
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Denis KangXavier Foupa-Pokam
155016001650201120122013201420152016

Win method breakdown

15 (43%)
KO/TKO
19 (59%)
14 (40%)
Submission
8 (25%)
6 (17%)
Decision
5 (16%)

Combat Edge model read

Denis Kang60%
Xavier Foupa-Pokam 40%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Denis Kang a 60% favorite over Xavier Foupa-Pokam in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Denis Kang holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1619 to 1560, a 59-point edge.

Denis Kang enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Denis Kang finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Xavier Foupa-Pokam 84%.

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