Combat Edge Intelligence

Abubakar Vagaev vs Muslim Salikhov

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

24-4-0Record22-6-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'11"
-Reach70″
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
Fight Club AkhmatTeamFighting Eagle

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 1739
If they win+12→ 1751
If they lose-12→ 1727
Muslim SalikhovNow 1744
If they win+12→ 1756
If they lose-12→ 1732

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.

1589 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1708 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Sig. strikes / min
3.37
TBD
Strike accuracy
50%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.96
TBD
Strike defense
62%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.07
TBD
Takedown accuracy
32%
TBD
Takedown defense
72%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Abubakar VagaevMuslim Salikhov
17001750202320242025

Win method breakdown

4 (17%)
KO/TKO
15 (68%)
1 (4%)
Submission
2 (9%)
19 (79%)
Decision
5 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Muslim Salikhov52%
Abubakar Vagaev 48%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Muslim Salikhov a 52% favorite over Abubakar Vagaev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1739 vs 1744), separated by just 5 points.

Abubakar Vagaev enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Abubakar Vagaev finishes 21% of wins inside the distance, Muslim Salikhov 77%.

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