Winner: Billy Elekana
Confidence Score: 76Billy Elekana is the more proven and experienced fighter, with an 8-2 record and a history of finishing fights (3 KOs, 1 submission, and 3 first-round finishes). He has a significant edge in significant strike accuracy (57% vs 35%) and is more active in all areas of MMA, showing both knockout and submission ability. Elekana also has a notable reach advantage (77" arm, 43.5" leg) and a longer average fight time, suggesting greater durability and experience in longer bouts. Kevin Christian is making his UFC debut with only one pro win, lower striking output, and no proven grappling threat. Historically, fighters with Elekana's profile—more experience, higher striking accuracy, proven finishing ability, and physical advantages—win these debut matchups at a high rate. Unless there is an unknown factor with Christian, the data strongly favors Elekana.
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