Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Holland vs Ronaldo Souza

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

29-15-0Record26-10-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'3"Height6'1"
81"Reach72"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Phalanx MMA AcademyTeamFusion X-Cel Performance

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.

Kevin HollandNow 1736
If they win+12→ 1748
If they lose-12→ 1724
Ronaldo SouzaNow 1749
If they win+12→ 1761
If they lose-12→ 1737

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.

1740 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1726 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.24
Sig. strikes / min
2.53
50%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.21
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.83
50%
Strike defense
62%
0.79
Takedown avg.
2.57
0%
Takedown accuracy
39%
58%
Takedown defense
58%
0.60
Submission avg.
1.34

Trajectory

Kevin HollandRonaldo Souza
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Win method breakdown

14 (48%)
KO/TKO
8 (31%)
9 (31%)
Submission
14 (54%)
6 (21%)
Decision
4 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Holland66%
Ronaldo Souza 34%Elo baseline: 48%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Holland a 66% favorite over Ronaldo Souza in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ronaldo Souza's way (48%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1736 vs 1749), separated by just 13 points.

Ronaldo Souza enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Kevin Holland finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Ronaldo Souza 85%.

Kevin Holland carries a 9-inch reach advantage.

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