Combat Edge Intelligence

Ahmad Hassanzada vs Ryan Thomas

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

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“The Tank Engine”

20-8-0WelterweightROD

1629Solid

Tale of the tape

11-3-0Record20-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height6'0"
75"ReachTBD
157 lbsWeight170 lbs
Team Alpha MaleTeamAmerican Top Team

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.

Ahmad HassanzadaNow 1627
If they win+16→ 1643
If they lose-16→ 1611
Ryan ThomasNow 1629
If they win+12→ 1641
If they lose-12→ 1617

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.

1501 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1498 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.16
Sig. strikes / min
2.01
39%
Strike accuracy
36%
4.42
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.17
38%
Strike defense
31%
2.43
Takedown avg.
5.59
19%
Takedown accuracy
33%
0%
Takedown defense
0%
1.22
Submission avg.
2.24

Trajectory

Ahmad HassanzadaRyan Thomas
16001650201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

4 (36%)
KO/TKO
9 (45%)
6 (55%)
Submission
10 (50%)
1 (9%)
Decision
1 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

Ahmad Hassanzada63%
Ryan Thomas 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ahmad Hassanzada a 63% favorite over Ryan Thomas in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ryan Thomas's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1627 vs 1629), separated by just 2 points.

Ahmad Hassanzada enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Ryan Thomas enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Ahmad Hassanzada finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Thomas 95%.

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