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Combat Edge Intelligence

Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs David Martinez

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

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David Martinez

“The Smiling Assassin”

17-6-0MiddleweightPFL

1641Solid

Tale of the tape

17-4-1Record17-6-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height5'9"
72"Reach71"
170 lbsWeight176 lbs

What's at stake

Abubakar Nurmagomedov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — David Martinez carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Abubakar NurmagomedovNow 1688
If they win+14→ 1702
If they lose-18→ 1670
David MartinezNow 1641
If they win+18→ 1659
If they lose-14→ 1627

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.

1608 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1522 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.78
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
53%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.61
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
65%
Strike defense
Not available
1.25
Takedown avg.
Not available
6%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
89%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Abubakar NurmagomedovDavid Martinez
155016001650170020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (35%)
KO/TKO
3 (18%)
4 (24%)
Submission
7 (41%)
7 (41%)
Decision
7 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Abubakar Nurmagomedov70%
David Martinez 30%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Abubakar Nurmagomedov a 70% favorite over David Martinez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Abubakar Nurmagomedov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1688 to 1641, a 47-point edge.

David Martinez enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Abubakar Nurmagomedov finishes 59% of wins inside the distance, David Martinez 59%.

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