CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 1

Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot

EventCONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 1
DateAug 11, 2026
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusScheduled
VenueMeta APEX
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
Combat Edge ModelElo alone: 64% / 36%
Jon Kunneman 66%34% Joseph Kropschot

Win probability from the Combat Edge prediction model (v0.5-2026-07-01), computed before the fight from Elo, records, and matchup data. Analytics, not betting advice.

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Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — watch on PARAMOUNT+.

US East (ET)
Tue 8:00 PM
US West (PT)
Tue 5:00 PM
United Kingdom
Wed 1:00 AM
Central Europe
Wed 2:00 AM
Australia (Sydney)
Wed 10:00 AM

Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot is a scheduled Middleweight fight on CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 1. Jon Kunneman enters with a 10-0-0 record and Joseph Kropschot enters with a 8-3-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot quick answers

When is Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot?

Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot is listed for CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 1 on Aug 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.

What event is Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot on?

Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot is listed on CONTENDER SERIES 2026 : WEEK 1.

What are the records for Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot?

Jon Kunneman enters with a 10-0-0 record and Joseph Kropschot enters with a 8-3-0 record.

What division is Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot?

Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot is listed as a Middleweight fight.

Jon KunnemanAK-47 |10-0-0Jon Kunneman vs Joseph KropschotJoseph KropschotThe Land Animal |8-3-0
usJon KunnemanAK-4710-0-0Jon Kunnemanus

Fight Overview

Round3
Time5:00
10-0-0Record8-3-0
27Age31
6'0"Height6'2"
77.2"Reach79"
185 lbsWeight184 lbs
MiddleweightWeight ClassMiddleweight
usJoseph KropschotThe Land Animal8-3-0usJoseph Kropschot
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Jon Kunneman owns a 103-point Elo edge (good). Tracked UFC stat edges are limited for this matchup. There are no clean shared-opponent matches in tracked pro MMA history.

Full Jon Kunneman vs Joseph Kropschot comparison →

Recent form

Jon KunnemanW W W W W · +77 Elo last 5
WWWWW
Joseph KropschotW W W W L · +60 Elo last 5
WWWWL

Elo edge

Jon Kunneman1697+15 last move
Joseph Kropschot1594+15 last move

Stat advantages

Jon KunnemanvsJoseph Kropschot

No tracked UFC stat edge yet.

Finishing profile

Jon Kunnemansubmission leads 70% of wins
Joseph Kropschotsubmission leads 75% of wins

Common opponents

No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.

Tale of the tape

Jon KunnemanJoseph Kropschot
0Sig. strikes landed per min0
UFC middleweight average : 3.84
0Sig. strike accuracy0
UFC middleweight average : 48%
0Sig. strikes absorbed per min0
UFC middleweight average : 3.81
0Sig. strike defense0
UFC middleweight average : 52%
0Takedown average0
UFC middleweight average : 1.71
0Takedown accuracy0
UFC middleweight average : 38%
0Takedown defense0
UFC middleweight average : 59%
0Submission average0
UFC middleweight average : 0.64
3Wins by knockout2
7Wins by submission6
0Wins by decision0
0Losses by knockout2
0Losses by submission1
0Losses by decision0

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