Combat Edge Intelligence

Junior Tafa vs Kevin Randleman

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

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Junior Tafa
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Junior Tafa

“The Juggernaut”

7-6-0HeavyweightUFC

1560Solid
Kevin Randleman
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Kevin Randleman

“The Monster”

17-16-0Light HeavyweightFEMFP

1547Average

Tale of the tape

7-6-0Record17-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height5'10"
75"ReachTBD
249 lbsWeight205 lbs
NTG Fight & FitnessTeamTapout Training Center

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.

Junior TafaNow 1560
If they win+15→ 1575
If they lose-17→ 1543
Kevin RandlemanNow 1547
If they win+12→ 1559
If they lose-12→ 1535

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.

1621 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1621 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.62
Sig. strikes / min
1.26
53%
Strike accuracy
55%
2.66
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.12
51%
Strike defense
57%
0
Takedown avg.
2
TBD
Takedown accuracy
56%
72%
Takedown defense
31%
0
Submission avg.
0.82

Trajectory

Junior TafaKevin Randleman
15501600200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (100%)
KO/TKO
9 (53%)
0 (0%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
8 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Junior Tafa71%
Kevin Randleman 29%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Junior Tafa a 71% favorite over Kevin Randleman in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1560 vs 1547), separated by just 13 points.

Kevin Randleman enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Junior Tafa finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Kevin Randleman 53%.

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