Combat Edge Intelligence

Abus Magomedov vs Edmen Shahbazyan

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

29-7-1Record16-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'2"
78"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
UFD GymTeamXtreme Couture

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.

Abus MagomedovNow 1718
If they win+12→ 1730
If they lose-12→ 1706
Edmen ShahbazyanNow 1716
If they win+16→ 1732
If they lose-16→ 1700

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.

1675 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1685 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.07
Sig. strikes / min
3.80
49%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.43
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.60
56%
Strike defense
49%
2.61
Takedown avg.
1.62
59%
Takedown accuracy
38%
100%
Takedown defense
66%
0.40
Submission avg.
0.40

Trajectory

Abus MagomedovEdmen Shahbazyan
1700202420252026

Win method breakdown

14 (48%)
KO/TKO
13 (81%)
8 (28%)
Submission
1 (6%)
7 (24%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Abus Magomedov63%
Edmen Shahbazyan 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Abus Magomedov a 63% favorite over Edmen Shahbazyan in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1718 vs 1716), separated by just 2 points.

Abus Magomedov finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Edmen Shahbazyan 88%.

Abus Magomedov 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.