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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alikhan Suleymanov vs Darren Elkins

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

18-5-0Record29-13-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'10"Height5'10"
72.8"Reach71"
146 lbsWeight145 lbs
Fight Club Akhmat· 1680 avg Elo · 29 ratedTeamDuneland Vale Tudo

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 SuleymanovNow 1682
If they win+16→ 1698
If they lose-16→ 1666
Darren ElkinsNow 1682
If they win+12→ 1694
If they lose-12→ 1670

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.

1558 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1660 · 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
3.40
Not available
Strike accuracy
38%
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.34
Not available
Strike defense
51%
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Takedown avg.
2.87
Not available
Takedown accuracy
20%
Not available
Takedown defense
56%
Not available
Submission avg.
1.07

Trajectory

Alikhan SuleymanovDarren Elkins
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (11%)
KO/TKO
9 (31%)
11 (61%)
Submission
6 (21%)
5 (28%)
Decision
14 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

Darren Elkins60%
Alikhan Suleymanov 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Darren Elkins a 60% favorite over Alikhan Suleymanov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Alikhan Suleymanov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1682 vs 1682), separated by just 0 points.

Darren Elkins enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alikhan Suleymanov finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Darren Elkins 52%.

Alikhan Suleymanov carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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