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Combat Edge Intelligence

James Llontop vs Kiichi Kunimoto

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

19-9-0Record20-10-2
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'10"
73″Reach71,0"
155 lbsWeight169 lbs

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 LlontopNow 1612
If they win+12→ 1624
If they lose-12→ 1600
Kiichi KunimotoNow 1614
If they win+12→ 1626
If they lose-12→ 1602

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.

1529 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1601 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

5.57
Sig. strikes / min
1.87
42%
Strike accuracy
44%
4.12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.92
58%
Strike defense
41%
0
Takedown avg.
1.59
0%
Takedown accuracy
20%
55%
Takedown defense
29%
0
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

James LlontopKiichi Kunimoto
1600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (58%)
KO/TKO
2 (11%)
1 (5%)
Submission
10 (53%)
7 (37%)
Decision
7 (37%)

Combat Edge model read

James Llontop57%
Kiichi Kunimoto 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes James Llontop a 57% favorite over Kiichi Kunimoto in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Kiichi Kunimoto's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1612 vs 1614), separated by just 2 points.

Kiichi Kunimoto enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Llontop finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Kiichi Kunimoto 63%.

James Llontop 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.