Combat Edge Intelligence

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Nicolae Negumereanu

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

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Tale of the tape

14-6-1Record13-2-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'5"Height6'0"
83"Reach78"
205 lbsWeight206 lbs
Fortis MMATeamKorona Sports Centre

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.

Kennedy NzechukwuNow 1685
If they win+16→ 1701
If they lose-16→ 1669
Nicolae NegumereanuNow 1682
If they win+16→ 1698
If they lose-16→ 1666

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.

1646 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1551 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.96
Sig. strikes / min
3.58
47%
Strike accuracy
41%
4.58
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.56
51%
Strike defense
39%
0.50
Takedown avg.
1.02
0%
Takedown accuracy
29%
80%
Takedown defense
63%
0.20
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kennedy NzechukwuNicolae Negumereanu
165017002022202320242025

Win method breakdown

10 (71%)
KO/TKO
8 (62%)
1 (7%)
Submission
3 (23%)
3 (21%)
Decision
2 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Nicolae Negumereanu52%
Kennedy Nzechukwu 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nicolae Negumereanu a 52% favorite over Kennedy Nzechukwu in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Kennedy Nzechukwu's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1685 vs 1682), separated by just 3 points.

Kennedy Nzechukwu finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Nicolae Negumereanu 85%.

Kennedy Nzechukwu carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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