Akhmed Gakiev vs Zhasulan Akimzhanov
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
12-4-0Record11-5-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height5'7"
-Reach-
157 lbsWeight157 lbs
Fight Club Akhmat· 1683 avg Elo · 20 ratedTeamArlan MMA Pro 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.
If they win+16→ 1626
If they lose-16→ 1594
If they win+16→ 1627
If they lose-16→ 1595
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.
1519 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1504 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Akhmed GakievZhasulan Akimzhanov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Zhasulan Akimzhanov54%
Akhmed Gakiev 46%Elo baseline: 50%
The Combat Edge model makes Zhasulan Akimzhanov a 54% favorite over Akhmed Gakiev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1610 vs 1611), separated by just 1 points.
Akhmed Gakiev enters on a 2-fight win streak.
Zhasulan Akimzhanov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Akhmed Gakiev finishes 17% of wins inside the distance, Zhasulan Akimzhanov 73%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.