Combat Edge Intelligence

Abubakar Vagaev vs Michael Chiesa

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

25-4-0Record20-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'1"
-Reach75"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
Fight Club Akhmat· 1683 avg Elo · 20 ratedTeamSikjitsu

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.

Abubakar VagaevNow 1760
If they win+12→ 1772
If they lose-12→ 1748
Michael ChiesaNow 1758
If they win+12→ 1770
If they lose-12→ 1746

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.

1639 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1710 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0
Sig. strikes / min
2.03
TBD
Strike accuracy
41%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.73
TBD
Strike defense
58%
TBD
Takedown avg.
3.05
TBD
Takedown accuracy
48%
TBD
Takedown defense
68%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.97

Trajectory

Abubakar VagaevMichael Chiesa
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (16%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
1 (4%)
Submission
13 (65%)
20 (80%)
Decision
7 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Abubakar Vagaev60%
Michael Chiesa 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Abubakar Vagaev a 60% favorite over Michael Chiesa in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1760 vs 1758), separated by just 2 points.

Abubakar Vagaev enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Michael Chiesa enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Abubakar Vagaev finishes 20% of wins inside the distance, Michael Chiesa 65%.

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