Combat Edge Intelligence

Kerim Engizek vs Yoel Romero

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

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Yoel Romero

“Soldier of God”

16-7-0Light HeavyweightPFL

1731Good

Tale of the tape

24-6-0Record16-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'0"Height5'10"
-Reach73"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
UFD GymTeamAmerican 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.

Kerim EngizekNow 1727
If they win+12→ 1739
If they lose-12→ 1715
Yoel RomeroNow 1731
If they win+16→ 1747
If they lose-16→ 1715

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.

1584 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1716 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.44
TBD
Strike accuracy
49%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
TBD
Strike defense
61%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.57
TBD
Takedown accuracy
30%
TBD
Takedown defense
78%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kerim EngizekYoel Romero
1700175020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (63%)
KO/TKO
13 (81%)
3 (13%)
Submission
0 (0%)
6 (25%)
Decision
3 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Kerim Engizek63%
Yoel Romero 37%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Kerim Engizek a 63% favorite over Yoel Romero in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Yoel Romero's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1727 vs 1731), separated by just 4 points.

Kerim Engizek enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kerim Engizek finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Yoel Romero 81%.

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