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Combat Edge Intelligence

Aiemann Zahabi vs Naoki Inoue

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

14-3-0Record21-5-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'8"
68"Reach71"
135 lbsWeight134 lbs
Tristar GymTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Aiemann ZahabiNow 1723
If they win+16→ 1739
If they lose-16→ 1707
Naoki InoueNow 1726
If they win+12→ 1738
If they lose-12→ 1714

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.

1694 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1616 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.54
Sig. strikes / min
3.67
48%
Strike accuracy
35%
4.08
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.37
69%
Strike defense
61%
0.12
Takedown avg.
0
14%
Takedown accuracy
0%
84%
Takedown defense
60%
0
Submission avg.
2.50

Trajectory

Aiemann ZahabiNaoki Inoue
1700175020252026

Win method breakdown

6 (43%)
KO/TKO
2 (10%)
2 (14%)
Submission
9 (43%)
6 (43%)
Decision
10 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Naoki Inoue59%
Aiemann Zahabi 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Naoki Inoue a 59% favorite over Aiemann Zahabi in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1723 vs 1726), separated by just 3 points.

Aiemann Zahabi finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Naoki Inoue 52%.

Naoki Inoue 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.