Rich Walsh vs Steven Kennedy
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
9-5-0Record27-11-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
73.00Reach71.00
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
VT1 Martial Arts AcademyTeamKickass MMA
What's at stake
Steven Kennedy is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +20 while a loss costs more — Rich Walsh carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+28→ 1509
If they lose-20→ 1461
If they win+20→ 1556
If they lose-28→ 1508
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.
1585 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1605 · 7 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Rich WalshSteven Kennedy
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Steven Kennedy59%
Rich Walsh 41%Elo baseline: 58%
The Combat Edge model makes Steven Kennedy a 59% favorite over Rich Walsh in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).
Steven Kennedy holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1536 to 1481, a 55-point edge.
Rich Walsh enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Steven Kennedy enters on a 2-fight win streak.
Rich Walsh finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Steven Kennedy 78%.
Rich Walsh carries a 2-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.