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Combat Edge Intelligence

Gokhan Saricam 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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Tale of the tape

12-2-0Record14-7-1
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'5"
76"Reach83"
246 lbsWeight205 lbs
MMA Vlaardingen· 1683 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamFortis 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.

Gokhan SaricamNow 1666
If they win+16→ 1682
If they lose-16→ 1650
Kennedy NzechukwuNow 1666
If they win+16→ 1682
If they lose-16→ 1650

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.

1548 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
4.96
Not available
Strike accuracy
47%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.58
Not available
Strike defense
51%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0.50
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
80%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Gokhan SaricamKennedy Nzechukwu
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Win method breakdown

8 (67%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
1 (8%)
Submission
1 (7%)
3 (25%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Kennedy Nzechukwu71%
Gokhan Saricam 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kennedy Nzechukwu a 71% favorite over Gokhan Saricam in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Gokhan Saricam's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1666 vs 1666), separated by just 0 points.

Gokhan Saricam enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Gokhan Saricam finishes 75% 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.