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Combat Edge Intelligence

Masanori Kanehara 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

29-13-5Record28-12-1
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'6"
40.00Reach67"
145 lbsWeight135 lbs

What's at stake

Rani Yahya is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Masanori Kanehara carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Masanori KaneharaNow 1618
If they win+19→ 1637
If they lose-13→ 1605
Rani YahyaNow 1690
If they win+10→ 1700
If they lose-14→ 1676

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.

1664 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1657 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.88
Sig. strikes / min
1.71
50%
Strike accuracy
39%
1.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.08
63%
Strike defense
50%
1.44
Takedown avg.
2.73
50%
Takedown accuracy
31%
64%
Takedown defense
29%
0.86
Submission avg.
1.82

Trajectory

Masanori KaneharaRani Yahya
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Win method breakdown

11 (38%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
10 (34%)
Submission
21 (75%)
8 (28%)
Decision
7 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Rani Yahya60%
Masanori Kanehara 40%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Rani Yahya a 60% favorite over Masanori Kanehara in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Rani Yahya holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1690 to 1618, a 72-point edge.

Rani Yahya enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Masanori Kanehara finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Rani Yahya 75%.

Masanori Kanehara and Rani Yahya share 1 common opponent: Victor Henry.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossTKO (punches) · 2020
Victor Henry
LossKO/TKO · 2024