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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alikhan Musaev vs Makkasharip Zaynukov

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

11-0-0Record19-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
TBDReach72"
156 lbsWeight155 lbs
Fight Club Akhmat· 1682 avg Elo · 30 ratedTeamEagles MMA Academy

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.

Alikhan MusaevNow 1704
If they win+16→ 1720
If they lose-16→ 1688
Makkasharip ZaynukovNow 1703
If they win+16→ 1719
If they lose-16→ 1687

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.

1499 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1593 · 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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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

Alikhan MusaevMakkasharip Zaynukov
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Win method breakdown

5 (45%)
KO/TKO
5 (26%)
2 (18%)
Submission
2 (11%)
4 (36%)
Decision
12 (63%)

Combat Edge model read

Makkasharip Zaynukov59%
Alikhan Musaev 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Makkasharip Zaynukov a 59% favorite over Alikhan Musaev in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Alikhan Musaev's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1704 vs 1703), separated by just 1 points.

Alikhan Musaev enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Alikhan Musaev finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Makkasharip Zaynukov 37%.

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