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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ali Abouzalam vs Rene Runge

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

6-2-0Record14-8-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
-ReachTBD
171 lbsWeight161 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.

Ali AbouzalamNow 1567
If they win+24→ 1591
If they lose-24→ 1543
Rene RungeNow 1567
If they win+16→ 1583
If they lose-16→ 1551

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.

1493 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1509 · 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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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Ali AbouzalamRene Runge
15501600202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (50%)
KO/TKO
5 (42%)
0 (0%)
Submission
3 (25%)
3 (50%)
Decision
4 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Rene Runge61%
Ali Abouzalam 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Rene Runge a 61% favorite over Ali Abouzalam in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ali Abouzalam's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1567 vs 1567), separated by just 0 points.

Ali Abouzalam finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Rene Runge 67%.

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