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Combat Edge Intelligence

Akhmed Khamzaev vs Cameron Smotherman

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

11-4-0Record12-7-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'9"
TBDReach69"
127 lbsWeight135 lbs
TeamMetro Fight Club· 1598 avg Elo · 4 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.

Akhmed KhamzaevNow 1599
If they win+16→ 1615
If they lose-16→ 1583
Cameron SmothermanNow 1601
If they win+16→ 1617
If they lose-16→ 1585

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.

1508 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1606 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
4.07
Not available
Strike accuracy
37%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
Not available
Strike defense
59%
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Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
Not available
Takedown defense
63%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Akhmed KhamzaevCameron Smotherman
160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (73%)
KO/TKO
6 (50%)
1 (9%)
Submission
1 (8%)
2 (18%)
Decision
5 (42%)

Combat Edge model read

Cameron Smotherman59%
Akhmed Khamzaev 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Cameron Smotherman a 59% favorite over Akhmed Khamzaev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1599 vs 1601), separated by just 2 points.

Akhmed Khamzaev enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Cameron Smotherman enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Akhmed Khamzaev finishes 82% of wins inside the distance, Cameron Smotherman 58%.

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