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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Lee vs Taiyilake Nueraji

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

20-9-0Record12-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'2"
77"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight171 lbs
Tristar GymTeamEnbo Fight Club· 1687 avg Elo · 8 rated

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
Taiyilake NuerajiNow 1710
If they win+16→ 1726
If they lose-16→ 1694

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 Elo1534 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.88
Sig. strikes / min
11.01
42%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.60
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.39
50%
Strike defense
59%
3.18
Takedown avg.
0
43%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
75%
Takedown defense
0%
0.76
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kevin LeeTaiyilake Nueraji
1650170020242025

Win method breakdown

3 (15%)
KO/TKO
11 (92%)
9 (45%)
Submission
1 (8%)
8 (40%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Lee57%
Taiyilake Nueraji 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Lee a 57% favorite over Taiyilake Nueraji in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1711 vs 1710), separated by just 1 points.

Taiyilake Nueraji enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Kevin Lee finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Taiyilake Nueraji 100%.

Kevin Lee carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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