James Irvin vs Mike Kyle
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
17-10-0Record23-19-1
MiddleweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'3"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight220 lbs
Reign MMATeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy· 1638 avg Elo · 6 rated
What's at stake
Mike Kyle is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — James Irvin carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+19→ 1499
If they lose-13→ 1467
If they win+9→ 1564
If they lose-15→ 1540
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.
1575 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1577 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
James IrvinMike Kyle
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Mike Kyle63%
James Irvin 37%Elo baseline: 61%
The Combat Edge model makes Mike Kyle a 63% favorite over James Irvin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).
Mike Kyle holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1555 to 1480, a 75-point edge.
Mike Kyle enters on a 4-fight loss streak.
James Irvin finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Mike Kyle 83%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.