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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Lee vs Rafael dos Anjos

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

20-9-0Record32-18-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'8"
77"Reach70"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Tristar GymTeamRDA Academy

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
Rafael dos AnjosNow 1698
If they win+12→ 1710
If they lose-12→ 1686

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 Elo1735 · 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
3.48
42%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.60
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.23
50%
Strike defense
60%
3.18
Takedown avg.
1.95
43%
Takedown accuracy
24%
75%
Takedown defense
55%
0.76
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

Kevin LeeRafael dos Anjos
1700202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (15%)
KO/TKO
5 (16%)
9 (45%)
Submission
11 (34%)
8 (40%)
Decision
16 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Lee57%
Rafael dos Anjos 43%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Lee a 57% favorite over Rafael dos Anjos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1711 vs 1698), separated by just 13 points.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Kevin Lee finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Rafael dos Anjos 50%.

Kevin Lee carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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