Combat Edge Intelligence

Kyung Ho Kang vs Rani Yahya

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

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Tale of the tape

19-11-0Record28-12-1
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'9"Height5'6"
73"Reach67"
136 lbsWeight135 lbs

What's at stake

Rani Yahya is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Kyung Ho Kang carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kyung Ho KangNow 1654
If they win+13→ 1667
If they lose-11→ 1643
Rani YahyaNow 1690
If they win+11→ 1701
If they lose-13→ 1677

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.

1650 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1657 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.13
Sig. strikes / min
1.71
48%
Strike accuracy
39%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.08
54%
Strike defense
50%
1.97
Takedown avg.
2.73
50%
Takedown accuracy
31%
68%
Takedown defense
29%
0.77
Submission avg.
1.82

Trajectory

Kyung Ho KangRani Yahya
16501700202220232024

Win method breakdown

2 (11%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
12 (63%)
Submission
21 (75%)
5 (26%)
Decision
7 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Rani Yahya56%
Kyung Ho Kang 44%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Rani Yahya a 56% favorite over Kyung Ho Kang in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Rani Yahya holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1690 to 1654, a 36-point edge.

Kyung Ho Kang enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Rani Yahya enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kyung Ho Kang finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Rani Yahya 75%.

Kyung Ho Kang carries a 6-inch reach advantage.

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