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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Gustafsson vs Vladimir Matyushenko

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

18-8-0Record27-8-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'4"Height6'1"
79"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Allstars Training Center· 1671 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamVMAT

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.

Alexander GustafssonNow 1671
If they win+17→ 1688
If they lose-15→ 1656
Vladimir MatyushenkoNow 1684
If they win+12→ 1696
If they lose-12→ 1672

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.

1762 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1634 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.03
Sig. strikes / min
1.95
41%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.53
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.98
51%
Strike defense
60%
1.53
Takedown avg.
2.89
40%
Takedown accuracy
40%
84%
Takedown defense
71%
0.40
Submission avg.
0.15

Trajectory

Alexander GustafssonVladimir Matyushenko
1700175020122013201420152016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

11 (61%)
KO/TKO
12 (44%)
3 (17%)
Submission
4 (15%)
4 (22%)
Decision
11 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Gustafsson70%
Vladimir Matyushenko 30%Elo baseline: 48%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Gustafsson a 70% favorite over Vladimir Matyushenko in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Vladimir Matyushenko's way (48%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1671 vs 1684), separated by just 13 points.

Alexander Gustafsson enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Alexander Gustafsson finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Vladimir Matyushenko 59%.

Alexander Gustafsson and Vladimir Matyushenko share 1 common opponent: Jon Jones.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossKO/TKO · 2018
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2013
Jon Jones
LossTKO (elbows) · 2010