Combat Edge Intelligence

Jared Cannonier vs Johny Hendricks

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

18-9-0Record18-8-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height5'9"
77"Reach69,0"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
MMA LabTeamTeam Takedown

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.

Jared CannonierNow 1707
If they win+16→ 1723
If they lose-16→ 1691
Johny HendricksNow 1705
If they win+12→ 1717
If they lose-12→ 1693

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.

1758 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1723 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.42
Sig. strikes / min
3.49
50%
Strike accuracy
46%
4.35
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.99
56%
Strike defense
53%
0.54
Takedown avg.
3.83
4%
Takedown accuracy
47%
65%
Takedown defense
64%
0
Submission avg.
0.33

Trajectory

Jared CannonierJohny Hendricks
17001750180020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

11 (61%)
KO/TKO
8 (44%)
2 (11%)
Submission
1 (6%)
5 (28%)
Decision
9 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Jared Cannonier63%
Johny Hendricks 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jared Cannonier a 63% favorite over Johny Hendricks in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1707 vs 1705), separated by just 2 points.

Johny Hendricks enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jared Cannonier finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Johny Hendricks 50%.

Jared Cannonier and Johny Hendricks share 1 common opponent: Kelvin Gastelum.

Jared Cannonier carries a 8-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021
Kelvin Gastelum
LossDEC · 2016