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Combat Edge Intelligence

Abdul Hussein vs Sanzhar Zakirov

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

16-2-0Record16-1-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'5"Height5'7"
67"Reach71"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs

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
Sanzhar ZakirovNow 1717
If they win+16→ 1733
If they lose-16→ 1701

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 Elo1526 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Abdul HusseinSanzhar Zakirov
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (31%)
KO/TKO
6 (38%)
10 (63%)
Submission
4 (25%)
1 (6%)
Decision
6 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Sanzhar Zakirov56%
Abdul Hussein 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Sanzhar Zakirov a 56% favorite over Abdul Hussein in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Abdul Hussein's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1719 vs 1717), separated by just 2 points.

Abdul Hussein enters on a 9-fight win streak.

Abdul Hussein finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Sanzhar Zakirov 63%.

Sanzhar Zakirov carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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