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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kimo Leopoldo vs Paul Varelans

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

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Paul Varelans

“The Polar Bear”

9-9-0Super HeavyweightRINGS

1508Average

Tale of the tape

10-7-1Record9-9-0
HeavyweightDivisionSuper Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'8"
TBDReachTBD
235 lbsWeight300 lbs
Freelance· 1573 avg Elo · 6 ratedTeam

What's at stake

Kimo Leopoldo is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Paul Varelans carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kimo LeopoldoNow 1569
If they win+13→ 1582
If they lose-19→ 1550
Paul VarelansNow 1508
If they win+19→ 1527
If they lose-13→ 1495

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.

1573 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1528 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.46
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
83%
Strike accuracy
Not available
4.10
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
30%
Strike defense
Not available
4.39
Takedown avg.
Not available
100%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
4.39
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Kimo LeopoldoPaul Varelans
145015001550160019961997199819992000200120022003200420052006

Win method breakdown

4 (40%)
KO/TKO
6 (67%)
6 (60%)
Submission
2 (22%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (11%)

Combat Edge model read

Kimo Leopoldo59%
Paul Varelans 41%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Kimo Leopoldo a 59% favorite over Paul Varelans in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Kimo Leopoldo holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1569 to 1508, a 61-point edge.

Kimo Leopoldo enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Kimo Leopoldo finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Paul Varelans 89%.

Kimo Leopoldo and Paul Varelans share 1 common opponent: Dan Severn.

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

Common opponents (1)

Draw Decision · 1997
Dan Severn
LossSubmission · 1995