Combat Edge Intelligence

Kamaru Usman vs Tyron Woodley

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

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Kamaru Usman
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Kamaru Usman

“The Nigerian Nightmare”

21-4-0MiddleweightUFC

1822Great
Tyron Woodley
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Tyron Woodley

“The Chosen One”

19-7-1WelterweightBOXING

1774Great

Tale of the tape

21-4-0Record19-7-1
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'9"
76"Reach74"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamAmerican Top Team Evolution

What's at stake

Kamaru Usman is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Tyron Woodley carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kamaru UsmanNow 1822
If they win+10→ 1832
If they lose-14→ 1808
Tyron WoodleyNow 1774
If they win+14→ 1788
If they lose-10→ 1764

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.

1799 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1761 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.16
Sig. strikes / min
2.36
52%
Strike accuracy
49%
2.67
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.76
55%
Strike defense
55%
2.79
Takedown avg.
1.06
44%
Takedown accuracy
40%
90%
Takedown defense
88%
0.09
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Kamaru UsmanTyron Woodley
180018502019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

9 (43%)
KO/TKO
7 (37%)
1 (5%)
Submission
5 (26%)
11 (52%)
Decision
7 (37%)

Combat Edge model read

Kamaru Usman75%
Tyron Woodley 25%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Kamaru Usman a 75% favorite over Tyron Woodley in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Kamaru Usman holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1822 to 1774, a 48-point edge.

Tyron Woodley enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Kamaru Usman finishes 48% of wins inside the distance, Tyron Woodley 63%.

Kamaru Usman and Tyron Woodley share 2 common opponents: Colby Covington and Gilbert Burns.

Kamaru Usman 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 (2)

WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2021
WinTKO · 2019
Colby Covington
LossTKO · 2020
WinTKO · 2021
Gilbert Burns
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2020