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.

Compare any two fighters →
Kevin Lee
us

Kevin Lee

“The Motown Phenom”

20-9-0WelterweightPFL

1711Good

Tale of the tape

20-9-0Record32-17-0
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 1713
If they win+12→ 1725
If they lose-12→ 1701

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 Elo1737 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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
36%
75%
Takedown defense
55%
0.76
Submission avg.
0.57

Trajectory

Kevin LeeRafael dos Anjos
17001750202320242025

Win method breakdown

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

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Lee70%
Rafael dos Anjos 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Lee a 70% favorite over Rafael dos Anjos in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Rafael dos Anjos's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1711 vs 1713), separated by just 2 points.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 3-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.