Combat Edge Intelligence

Jon Kunneman vs Rafael Natal

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

10-1-0Record21-9-1
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'0"
77.2"Reach76,0"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamRenzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

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.

Jon KunnemanNow 1675
If they win+16→ 1691
If they lose-16→ 1659
Rafael NatalNow 1673
If they win+12→ 1685
If they lose-12→ 1661

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.

1491 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1660 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.10
TBD
Strike accuracy
48%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.48
TBD
Strike defense
58%
TBD
Takedown avg.
2.55
TBD
Takedown accuracy
34%
TBD
Takedown defense
77%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.50

Trajectory

Jon KunnemanRafael Natal
1550160016501700201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (30%)
KO/TKO
4 (19%)
7 (70%)
Submission
8 (38%)
0 (0%)
Decision
9 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Jon Kunneman92%
Rafael Natal 8%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jon Kunneman a 92% favorite over Rafael Natal in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1675 vs 1673), separated by just 2 points.

Rafael Natal enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jon Kunneman finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Rafael Natal 57%.

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