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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Shlemenko vs David Branch

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

68-17-1Record22-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'1"
70"Reach42,0"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs

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 ShlemenkoNow 1754
If they win+12→ 1766
If they lose-12→ 1742
David BranchNow 1759
If they win+12→ 1771
If they lose-12→ 1747

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.

1568 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1675 · 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
1.66
Not available
Strike accuracy
40%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.91
Not available
Strike defense
57%
Not available
Takedown avg.
2.55
Not available
Takedown accuracy
33%
Not available
Takedown defense
44%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexander ShlemenkoDavid Branch
175018002017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

35 (51%)
KO/TKO
6 (27%)
13 (19%)
Submission
7 (32%)
20 (29%)
Decision
9 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

David Branch58%
Alexander Shlemenko 42%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes David Branch a 58% favorite over Alexander Shlemenko in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1754 vs 1759), separated by just 5 points.

David Branch enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Alexander Shlemenko finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, David Branch 59%.

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