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Combat Edge Intelligence

Abdul Hussein vs Ricky Simón

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

16-2-0Record22-8-1
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'5"Height5'6"
67"Reach69"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Espoon KehahaitTeamAmerican Top Team Portland· 1662 avg Elo · 3 rated

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 HusseinNow 1719
If they win+16→ 1735
If they lose-16→ 1703
Ricky SimónNow 1721
If they win+12→ 1733
If they lose-12→ 1709

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.

1519 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1719 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
3.03
Not available
Strike accuracy
42%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.90
Not available
Strike defense
61%
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Takedown avg.
4.49
Not available
Takedown accuracy
5%
Not available
Takedown defense
77%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.26

Trajectory

Abdul HusseinRicky Simón
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (31%)
KO/TKO
7 (32%)
10 (63%)
Submission
4 (18%)
1 (6%)
Decision
11 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Ricky Simón71%
Abdul Hussein 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ricky Simón a 71% favorite over Abdul Hussein in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1719 vs 1721), separated by just 2 points.

Abdul Hussein enters on a 9-fight win streak.

Abdul Hussein finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Ricky Simón 50%.

Ricky Simón carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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