Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexey Polpudnikov vs Mukhamed Kokov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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This page compares both fighters across their careers. Event-specific previews, results, round stats, and bout facts live on the separate official Fight page for each meeting.

Tale of the tape

36-13-1Record20-11-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'6"Height5'8"
-Reach-
171 lbsWeight159 lbs
MFP TeamTeamAlligator FT

What's at stake

Alexey Polpudnikov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Mukhamed Kokov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alexey PolpudnikovNow 1680
If they win+10→ 1690
If they lose-14→ 1666
Mukhamed KokovNow 1628
If they win+14→ 1642
If they lose-10→ 1618

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.

1627 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1639 · 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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Trajectory

Alexey PolpudnikovMukhamed Kokov
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Win method breakdown

20 (56%)
KO/TKO
1 (5%)
9 (25%)
Submission
11 (55%)
7 (19%)
Decision
8 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexey Polpudnikov63%
Mukhamed Kokov 37%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexey Polpudnikov a 63% favorite over Mukhamed Kokov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Alexey Polpudnikov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1680 to 1628, a 52-point edge.

Alexey Polpudnikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alexey Polpudnikov finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Mukhamed Kokov 60%.

Alexey Polpudnikov and Mukhamed Kokov share 1 common opponent: Abdul-Rakhman Temirov.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinKO (Punches) · 2022
WinDecision (Split) · 2022
Abdul-Rakhman Temirov
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2026