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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexey Polpudnikov vs Elizeu Zaleski

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

37-13-1Record25-10-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'6"Height5'11"
-Reach73"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
MFP TeamTeamCM System· 1648 avg Elo · 6 rated

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.

Alexey PolpudnikovNow 1702
If they win+12→ 1714
If they lose-12→ 1690
Elizeu ZaleskiNow 1701
If they win+12→ 1713
If they lose-12→ 1689

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.

1658 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1693 · 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
4.26
Not available
Strike accuracy
42%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
Not available
Strike defense
56%
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Takedown avg.
0.75
Not available
Takedown accuracy
21%
Not available
Takedown defense
69%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.45

Trajectory

Alexey PolpudnikovElizeu Zaleski
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

21 (57%)
KO/TKO
15 (60%)
9 (24%)
Submission
3 (12%)
7 (19%)
Decision
7 (28%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexey Polpudnikov59%
Elizeu Zaleski 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexey Polpudnikov a 59% favorite over Elizeu Zaleski in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1702 vs 1701), separated by just 1 points.

Elizeu Zaleski enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alexey Polpudnikov finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Elizeu Zaleski 72%.

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