Combat Edge Intelligence

Dustin Jacoby vs Kennedy Nzechukwu

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

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Dustin Jacoby

“The Hanyak”

22-10-1Light HeavyweightUFC

1695Good

Tale of the tape

22-10-1Record14-7-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'4"Height6'5"
76"Reach83"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Factory XTeamFortis MMA

What's at stake

Dustin Jacoby is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Kennedy Nzechukwu carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Dustin JacobyNow 1695
If they win+11→ 1706
If they lose-13→ 1682
Kennedy NzechukwuNow 1667
If they win+17→ 1684
If they lose-15→ 1652

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.

1701 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.40
Sig. strikes / min
4.96
48%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.92
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.58
58%
Strike defense
51%
0.32
Takedown avg.
0.50
13%
Takedown accuracy
0%
62%
Takedown defense
80%
0
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Dustin JacobyKennedy Nzechukwu
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (68%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
1 (5%)
Submission
1 (7%)
6 (27%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Dustin Jacoby and Kennedy Nzechukwu within a point of even.

Dustin Jacoby holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1695 to 1667, a 28-point edge.

Dustin Jacoby finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Kennedy Nzechukwu 79%.

Kennedy Nzechukwu carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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