Combat Edge Intelligence

Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov vs Paddy Pimblett

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

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Tale of the tape

22-2-0Record24-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
-Reach 73"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Fight Club Akhmat· 1683 avg Elo · 20 ratedTeamNext Generation UK

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.

Abdul-Aziz AbdulvakhabovNow 1806
If they win+15→ 1821
If they lose-17→ 1789
Paddy PimblettNow 1795
If they win+12→ 1807
If they lose-12→ 1783

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.

1655 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1689 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
5.49
TBD
Strike accuracy
53%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.89
TBD
Strike defense
43%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.69
TBD
Takedown accuracy
21%
TBD
Takedown defense
44%
TBD
Submission avg.
1.20

Trajectory

Abdul-Aziz AbdulvakhabovPaddy Pimblett
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Win method breakdown

9 (41%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
6 (27%)
Submission
11 (46%)
7 (32%)
Decision
6 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Paddy Pimblett60%
Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov 40%Elo baseline: 48%

The Combat Edge model makes Paddy Pimblett a 60% favorite over Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov's way (48%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1806 vs 1795), separated by just 11 points.

Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov enters on a 7-fight win streak.

Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov finishes 68% of wins inside the distance, Paddy Pimblett 75%.

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