BENDAOUD
Confidence
Decision
Method of Victory
DECISION
Decision is projected as the most likely outcome at 51%, which aligns with the typical pattern of two debuting fighters who are unlikely to open up recklessly. Without knockout or submission histories for either man, a conservative three-round affair is the safest forecast.
⚡FightIQ Analysis
Bendaoud holds a marginally higher Elo rating (1514 vs. 1490), which, in a data-void matchup between two debutants, serves as the primary differentiator. The raw probability split is essentially a coin flip (49.6% Kooheji vs. 50.4% Bendaoud), but the slight edge tips toward Bendaoud. In the absence of distinguishing performance metrics, even a fractional rating advantage carries weight.
Risk Factors
- ⚠With both fighters at 0-0 and no professional stats available, this is an extremely low-confidence pick — essentially a toss-up
- ⚠Kooheji fighting in the MENA region could benefit from crowd energy and familiarity, potentially neutralizing Bendaoud's slim Elo advantage
- ⚠Debut nerves could lead to an early finish for either fighter, overriding the decision-heavy prediction
