Combat Edge Intelligence

Justin Eilers vs Kennedy Nzechukwu

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

Compare any two fighters →

Tale of the tape

19-7-1Record14-7-1
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'5"
TBDReach83"
235 lbsWeight205 lbs
Miletich Martial ArtsTeamFortis MMA

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.

Justin EilersNow 1666
If they win+12→ 1678
If they lose-12→ 1654
Kennedy NzechukwuNow 1667
If they win+16→ 1683
If they lose-16→ 1651

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.

1533 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.93
Sig. strikes / min
4.96
31%
Strike accuracy
47%
9.92
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.58
47%
Strike defense
51%
0
Takedown avg.
0.50
0%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0%
Takedown defense
80%
0
Submission avg.
0.20

Trajectory

Justin EilersKennedy Nzechukwu
16001650170020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

18 (95%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (7%)
1 (5%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Kennedy Nzechukwu66%
Justin Eilers 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kennedy Nzechukwu a 66% favorite over Justin Eilers in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1666 vs 1667), separated by just 1 points.

Justin Eilers finishes 95% of wins inside the distance, Kennedy Nzechukwu 79%.

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