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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ali Suleymanov 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

15-1-0Record26-12-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'3"
TBDReach80"
157 lbsWeight170 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 SuleymanovNow 1711
If they win+16→ 1727
If they lose-16→ 1695
Chidi NjokuaniNow 1710
If they win+12→ 1722
If they lose-12→ 1698

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.

1508 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1695 · 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
5.16
Not available
Strike accuracy
62%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.32
Not available
Strike defense
58%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
76%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.14

Trajectory

Ali SuleymanovChidi Njokuani
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (33%)
KO/TKO
15 (58%)
5 (33%)
Submission
1 (4%)
5 (33%)
Decision
10 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Chidi Njokuani62%
Ali Suleymanov 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chidi Njokuani a 62% favorite over Ali Suleymanov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ali Suleymanov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1711 vs 1710), separated by just 1 points.

Ali Suleymanov enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Ali Suleymanov finishes 67% 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.