Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander O'Sullivan vs Hussein Salem

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

5-1-0Record13-7-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'9"Height5'10"
-Reach69"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
C-MAC· 1578 avg Elo · 4 ratedTeam964 MMA Gym

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 O'SullivanNow 1580
If they win+24→ 1604
If they lose-24→ 1556
Hussein SalemNow 1581
If they win+16→ 1597
If they lose-16→ 1565

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.

1504 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1537 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Alexander O'SullivanHussein Salem
1600165020252026

Win method breakdown

1 (20%)
KO/TKO
5 (38%)
2 (40%)
Submission
7 (54%)
2 (40%)
Decision
1 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Hussein Salem60%
Alexander O'Sullivan 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Hussein Salem a 60% favorite over Alexander O'Sullivan in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1580 vs 1581), separated by just 1 points.

Hussein Salem enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Alexander O'Sullivan finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Hussein Salem 92%.

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