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Combat Edge Intelligence

Keita Nakamura vs Kyle Noke

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

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Kyle Noke
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Kyle Noke

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22-10-1WelterweightUFC

1641Solid

Tale of the tape

36-12-2Record22-10-1
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'1"
73,0"Reach76,0"
156 lbsWeight170 lbs
United Gym TokyoTeamJackson-Wink MMA

What's at stake

Keita Nakamura is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Kyle Noke carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Keita NakamuraNow 1692
If they win+10→ 1702
If they lose-14→ 1678
Kyle NokeNow 1641
If they win+14→ 1655
If they lose-10→ 1631

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.

1638 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1661 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.23
Sig. strikes / min
3.23
37%
Strike accuracy
51%
3.20
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.09
59%
Strike defense
64%
1.65
Takedown avg.
1.53
49%
Takedown accuracy
55%
64%
Takedown defense
67%
0.35
Submission avg.
0.76

Trajectory

Keita NakamuraKyle Noke
165017002015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

9 (25%)
KO/TKO
9 (41%)
16 (44%)
Submission
7 (32%)
11 (31%)
Decision
6 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Keita Nakamura65%
Kyle Noke 35%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Keita Nakamura a 65% favorite over Kyle Noke in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Keita Nakamura holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1692 to 1641, a 51-point edge.

Kyle Noke enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Keita Nakamura finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Kyle Noke 73%.

Keita Nakamura and Kyle Noke share 1 common opponent: Alex Morono.

Kyle Noke carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDEC · 2017
Alex Morono
LossDEC · 2016