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Combat Edge Intelligence

Steven Kennedy vs Sukhrob Iusupov

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

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Steven Kennedy
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Steven Kennedy

“The Steamrolla”

27-11-0WelterweightHSS

1536Average

Tale of the tape

27-11-0Record1-0-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'8"
71.00Reach-
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kickass MMATeamThe Academy MN· 1568 avg Elo · 5 rated

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.

Steven KennedyNow 1536
If they win+24→ 1560
If they lose-24→ 1512
Sukhrob IusupovNow 1531
If they win+24→ 1555
If they lose-24→ 1507

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.

1605 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1531 · 1 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.28
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
36%
Strike accuracy
Not available
5.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
46%
Strike defense
Not available
2.51
Takedown avg.
Not available
33%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Steven KennedySukhrob Iusupov
150015502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (30%)
KO/TKO
1 (100%)
13 (48%)
Submission
0 (0%)
6 (22%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Sukhrob Iusupov52%
Steven Kennedy 48%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Sukhrob Iusupov a 52% favorite over Steven Kennedy in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Steven Kennedy's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1536 vs 1531), separated by just 5 points.

Steven Kennedy enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Steven Kennedy finishes 78% of wins inside the distance.

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