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Combat Edge Intelligence

Aiemann Zahabi vs Ricky Simón

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

14-3-0Record22-8-1
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'6"
68"Reach69"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Tristar GymTeamAmerican Top Team Portland· 1662 avg Elo · 3 rated

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
Ricky SimónNow 1721
If they win+12→ 1733
If they lose-12→ 1709

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 Elo1719 · 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
3.03
48%
Strike accuracy
42%
4.08
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.90
69%
Strike defense
61%
0.12
Takedown avg.
4.49
14%
Takedown accuracy
5%
84%
Takedown defense
77%
0
Submission avg.
0.26

Trajectory

Aiemann ZahabiRicky Simón
1700175020252026

Win method breakdown

6 (43%)
KO/TKO
7 (32%)
2 (14%)
Submission
4 (18%)
6 (43%)
Decision
11 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Ricky Simón65%
Aiemann Zahabi 35%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ricky Simón a 65% favorite over Aiemann Zahabi in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Aiemann Zahabi's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1723 vs 1721), separated by just 2 points.

Aiemann Zahabi finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Ricky Simón 50%.

Aiemann Zahabi and Ricky Simón share 1 common opponent: Javid Basharat.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2024
Javid Basharat
Win KO · 2025