Combat Edge Intelligence

Albert Duraev vs Chidi Njokuani

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

16-5-0Record26-12-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'3"
75"Reach80"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamOne Kick's Gym

What's at stake

Chidi Njokuani is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Albert Duraev carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Albert DuraevNow 1686
If they win+17→ 1703
If they lose-15→ 1671
Chidi NjokuaniNow 1709
If they win+11→ 1720
If they lose-13→ 1696

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.

1621 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1691 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.99
Sig. strikes / min
5.16
40%
Strike accuracy
62%
3.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.32
60%
Strike defense
58%
1.97
Takedown avg.
0
29%
Takedown accuracy
0%
67%
Takedown defense
76%
0.56
Submission avg.
0.14

Trajectory

Albert DuraevChidi Njokuani
170020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (19%)
KO/TKO
15 (58%)
9 (56%)
Submission
1 (4%)
4 (25%)
Decision
10 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Chidi Njokuani79%
Albert Duraev 21%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Chidi Njokuani a 79% favorite over Albert Duraev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Chidi Njokuani holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1709 to 1686, a 23-point edge.

Albert Duraev finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Chidi Njokuani 62%.

Chidi Njokuani carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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