Combat Edge Intelligence

Edson Barboza vs Kevin Lee

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

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Kevin Lee

“The Motown Phenom”

20-9-0WelterweightPFL

1711Good

Tale of the tape

24-14-0Record20-9-0
FeatherweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'9"
75"Reach77"
145 lbsWeight170 lbs
American Top TeamTeamTristar Gym

What's at stake

Kevin Lee is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Edson Barboza carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Edson BarbozaNow 1682
If they win+13→ 1695
If they lose-11→ 1671
Kevin LeeNow 1711
If they win+11→ 1722
If they lose-13→ 1698

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.

1724 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1710 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.14
Sig. strikes / min
3.88
45%
Strike accuracy
42%
4.68
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.60
56%
Strike defense
50%
0.43
Takedown avg.
3.18
32%
Takedown accuracy
43%
73%
Takedown defense
75%
0.08
Submission avg.
0.76

Trajectory

Edson BarbozaKevin Lee
170020242025

Win method breakdown

14 (58%)
KO/TKO
3 (15%)
1 (4%)
Submission
9 (45%)
9 (38%)
Decision
8 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Lee66%
Edson Barboza 34%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Lee a 66% favorite over Edson Barboza in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Kevin Lee holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1711 to 1682, a 29-point edge.

Edson Barboza enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Edson Barboza finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Kevin Lee 60%.

Kevin Lee carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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