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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Shlemenko vs Derek Brunson

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

68-17-1Record24-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'1"
70"Reach77,0"
185 lbsWeight186 lbs
Storm Shlemenko Fight Team· 1678 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamKill Cliff FC

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
Derek BrunsonNow 1756
If they win+12→ 1768
If they lose-12→ 1744

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 Elo1745 · 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
3.51
Not available
Strike accuracy
47%
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
Not available
Strike defense
51%
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Takedown avg.
3.14
Not available
Takedown accuracy
33%
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Takedown defense
86%
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Submission avg.
0.61

Trajectory

Alexander ShlemenkoDerek Brunson
1750180020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

35 (51%)
KO/TKO
12 (50%)
13 (19%)
Submission
4 (17%)
20 (29%)
Decision
8 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Derek Brunson60%
Alexander Shlemenko 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Derek Brunson a 60% favorite over Alexander Shlemenko in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1754 vs 1756), separated by just 2 points.

Alexander Shlemenko finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Derek Brunson 67%.

Derek Brunson carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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