Combat Edge Intelligence

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Rodrigo Nascimento

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

14-7-1Record11-3-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'5"Height6'4"
83"Reach80"
205 lbsWeight265 lbs
Fortis MMATeamAmerican Top Team

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 1667
If they win+16→ 1683
If they lose-16→ 1651
Rodrigo NascimentoNow 1666
If they win+16→ 1682
If they lose-16→ 1650

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.

1650 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1653 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.96
Sig. strikes / min
3.71
47%
Strike accuracy
47%
4.58
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.34
51%
Strike defense
45%
0.50
Takedown avg.
1.02
0%
Takedown accuracy
38%
80%
Takedown defense
61%
0.20
Submission avg.
0.51

Trajectory

Kennedy NzechukwuRodrigo Nascimento
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (71%)
KO/TKO
2 (18%)
1 (7%)
Submission
6 (55%)
3 (21%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Kennedy Nzechukwu60%
Rodrigo Nascimento 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kennedy Nzechukwu a 60% favorite over Rodrigo Nascimento in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

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

Kennedy Nzechukwu finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Rodrigo Nascimento 73%.

Kennedy Nzechukwu 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.