Combat Edge Intelligence

Kenneth Cross vs Takanori Gomi

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

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Takanori Gomi

“The Fireball Kid”

35-15-0LightweightRFF

1665Good

Tale of the tape

17-5-0Record35-15-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'8"
71"Reach70,0"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Michigan Top TeamTeamKugayama Rascal

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.

Kenneth CrossNow 1665
If they win+16→ 1681
If they lose-16→ 1649
Takanori GomiNow 1665
If they win+12→ 1677
If they lose-12→ 1653

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.

1560 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.20
Sig. strikes / min
3.81
58%
Strike accuracy
42%
1.40
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
55%
Strike defense
60%
1
Takedown avg.
1.23
13%
Takedown accuracy
65%
67%
Takedown defense
64%
0
Submission avg.
0.80

Trajectory

Kenneth CrossTakanori Gomi
165017002017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (47%)
KO/TKO
14 (40%)
5 (29%)
Submission
6 (17%)
4 (24%)
Decision
15 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Kenneth Cross71%
Takanori Gomi 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kenneth Cross a 71% favorite over Takanori Gomi in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1665 vs 1665), separated by just 0 points.

Kenneth Cross finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Takanori Gomi 57%.

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