Combat Edge Intelligence

Kauê Fernandes vs Sang Uk Kim

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

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Sang Uk Kim
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Sang Uk Kim

“Frog Man”

13-4-0LightweightUFC

1657Good

Tale of the tape

11-3-0Record13-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height6'0"
73"Reach71"
155 lbsWeight156 lbs
Nova UniaoTeamHavas MMA· 1647 avg Elo · 3 rated

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.

Kauê FernandesNow 1659
If they win+16→ 1675
If they lose-16→ 1643
Sang Uk KimNow 1657
If they win+16→ 1673
If they lose-16→ 1641

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.

1577 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1549 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.41
Sig. strikes / min
5.35
50%
Strike accuracy
58%
5.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.49
29%
Strike defense
46%
0
Takedown avg.
2.10
TBD
Takedown accuracy
29%
0%
Takedown defense
71%
0
Submission avg.
1.68

Trajectory

Kauê FernandesSang Uk Kim
1650202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (55%)
KO/TKO
5 (38%)
2 (18%)
Submission
4 (31%)
3 (27%)
Decision
4 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Kauê Fernandes63%
Sang Uk Kim 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kauê Fernandes a 63% favorite over Sang Uk Kim in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1659 vs 1657), separated by just 2 points.

Kauê Fernandes finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Sang Uk Kim 69%.

Kauê Fernandes 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.