Combat Edge Intelligence

Tim Kennedy vs Yoel Romero

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

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Yoel Romero

“Soldier of God”

16-7-0Light HeavyweightPFL

1731Good

Tale of the tape

18-6-0Record16-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'11"Height5'10"
74,0"Reach73"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamAmerican Top Team

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.

Tim KennedyNow 1730
If they win+16→ 1746
If they lose-16→ 1714
Yoel RomeroNow 1731
If they win+16→ 1747
If they lose-16→ 1715

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.

1686 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1716 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.78
Sig. strikes / min
3.44
48%
Strike accuracy
49%
1.84
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
62%
Strike defense
61%
2.58
Takedown avg.
1.57
35%
Takedown accuracy
30%
71%
Takedown defense
78%
0.71
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Tim KennedyYoel Romero
1700175018002015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

8 (44%)
KO/TKO
13 (81%)
6 (33%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (22%)
Decision
3 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Yoel Romero51%
Tim Kennedy 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Yoel Romero a 51% favorite over Tim Kennedy in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1730 vs 1731), separated by just 1 points.

Tim Kennedy enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Tim Kennedy finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Yoel Romero 81%.

Tim Kennedy and Yoel Romero share 2 common opponents: Luke Rockhold and Melvin Manhoef.

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

Common opponents (2)

Win Rear Naked Choke · 2011
Melvin Manhoef
Win Elbows From Mount · 2022
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2012
Luke Rockhold
WinKO/TKO · 2018