Combat Edge Intelligence

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs Joe Ellenberger

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

16-4-0Record15-2-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height5'8"
69"Reach72,0"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Fortis MMATeamPremier Combat Center

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-Kareem Al-SelwadyNow 1685
If they win+16→ 1701
If they lose-16→ 1669
Joe EllenbergerNow 1685
If they win+16→ 1701
If they lose-16→ 1669

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.

1569 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1545 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.14
Sig. strikes / min
1.62
35%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.60
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.45
59%
Strike defense
48%
2.32
Takedown avg.
3.17
31%
Takedown accuracy
40%
20%
Takedown defense
0%
0
Submission avg.
1.06

Trajectory

Abdul-Kareem Al-SelwadyJoe Ellenberger
1650170020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (50%)
KO/TKO
8 (53%)
2 (13%)
Submission
4 (27%)
6 (38%)
Decision
3 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady70%
Joe Ellenberger 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady a 70% favorite over Joe Ellenberger in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1685 vs 1685), separated by just 0 points.

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Joe Ellenberger 80%.

Joe Ellenberger carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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