Combat Edge Intelligence

James Lee vs Nikita Krylov

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

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James Lee
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James Lee

15-3-0Light HeavyweightTXC

1693Good
Nikita Krylov
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Nikita Krylov

“The Miner”

31-12-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1691Good

Tale of the tape

15-3-0Record31-12-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'11"Height6'3"
TBDReach77"
205 lbsWeight215 lbs
Mash Fight TeamTeamRaty Team

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.

James LeeNow 1693
If they win+16→ 1709
If they lose-16→ 1677
Nikita KrylovNow 1691
If they win+12→ 1703
If they lose-12→ 1679

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.

1531 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1709 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0
Sig. strikes / min
4.36
0%
Strike accuracy
54%
5.33
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.59
27%
Strike defense
48%
20
Takedown avg.
2.05
50%
Takedown accuracy
37%
0%
Takedown defense
53%
0
Submission avg.
1.23

Trajectory

James LeeNikita Krylov
170020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (27%)
KO/TKO
13 (42%)
11 (73%)
Submission
16 (52%)
0 (0%)
Decision
2 (6%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikita Krylov70%
James Lee 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikita Krylov a 70% favorite over James Lee in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans James Lee's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1693 vs 1691), separated by just 2 points.

James Lee enters on a 6-fight win streak.

James Lee finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Nikita Krylov 94%.

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