Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Lee vs Kuniyoshi Hironaka

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

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Kevin Lee

“The Motown Phenom”

20-9-0WelterweightPFL

1711Good

Tale of the tape

20-9-0Record23-9-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
77"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight153 lbs
Tristar GymTeamMaster Japan

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 LeeNow 1711
If they win+12→ 1723
If they lose-12→ 1699
Kuniyoshi HironakaNow 1711
If they win+12→ 1723
If they lose-12→ 1699

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.

1710 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1577 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.88
Sig. strikes / min
1.43
42%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.60
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.13
50%
Strike defense
55%
3.18
Takedown avg.
2.60
43%
Takedown accuracy
32%
75%
Takedown defense
25%
0.76
Submission avg.
0.97

Trajectory

Kevin LeeKuniyoshi Hironaka
17002013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

3 (15%)
KO/TKO
7 (30%)
9 (45%)
Submission
8 (35%)
8 (40%)
Decision
8 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Lee60%
Kuniyoshi Hironaka 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Lee a 60% favorite over Kuniyoshi Hironaka in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1711 vs 1711), separated by just 0 points.

Kevin Lee finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Kuniyoshi Hironaka 65%.

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