Combat Edge Intelligence

Ali Abdulkhalikov vs Chidi Njokuani

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

17-4-0Record26-12-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'3"
-Reach80"
157 lbsWeight170 lbs
Golden TeamTeamOne Kick's 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.

Ali AbdulkhalikovNow 1710
If they win+16→ 1726
If they lose-16→ 1694
Chidi NjokuaniNow 1709
If they win+12→ 1721
If they lose-12→ 1697

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.

1607 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1691 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
5.16
TBD
Strike accuracy
62%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.32
TBD
Strike defense
58%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
0%
TBD
Takedown defense
76%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.14

Trajectory

Ali AbdulkhalikovChidi Njokuani
1700202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (35%)
KO/TKO
15 (58%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (4%)
11 (65%)
Decision
10 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Ali Abdulkhalikov58%
Chidi Njokuani 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ali Abdulkhalikov a 58% favorite over Chidi Njokuani in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1710 vs 1709), separated by just 1 points.

Ali Abdulkhalikov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Ali Abdulkhalikov finishes 35% of wins inside the distance, Chidi Njokuani 62%.

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