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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jingliang Li vs Keita Nakamura

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

19-9-0Record36-12-2
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'11"
71" Reach73,0"
170 lbsWeight156 lbs
China Top TeamTeamUnited Gym Tokyo

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.

Jingliang LiNow 1703
If they win+12→ 1715
If they lose-12→ 1691
Keita NakamuraNow 1692
If they win+12→ 1704
If they lose-12→ 1680

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.

1703 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1637 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.46
Sig. strikes / min
2.23
42%
Strike accuracy
37%
3.95
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.20
57%
Strike defense
59%
1.19
Takedown avg.
1.65
42%
Takedown accuracy
49%
60%
Takedown defense
64%
0
Submission avg.
0.35

Trajectory

Jingliang LiKeita Nakamura
17001750202220232024

Win method breakdown

10 (53%)
KO/TKO
9 (25%)
4 (21%)
Submission
16 (44%)
5 (26%)
Decision
11 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Jingliang Li56%
Keita Nakamura 44%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Jingliang Li a 56% favorite over Keita Nakamura in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1703 vs 1692), separated by just 11 points.

Jingliang Li enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jingliang Li finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Keita Nakamura 69%.

Jingliang Li and Keita Nakamura share 1 common opponent: Elizeu Zaleski.

Keita Nakamura 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinTKO · 2019
Elizeu Zaleski
LossDEC · 2016