Combat Edge Intelligence

Andrei Arlovski vs Ian Freeman

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Ian Freeman

Ian Freeman

“The Machine”

20-7-1Light HeavyweightUCFC

1648Solid

Tale of the tape

34-24-0Record20-7-1
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'4"Height5'11"
77"ReachTBD
245 lbsWeight205 lbs
American Top TeamTeamMachine MMA

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.

Andrei ArlovskiNow 1637
If they win+12→ 1649
If they lose-12→ 1625
Ian FreemanNow 1648
If they win+15→ 1663
If they lose-17→ 1631

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.

1651 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1533 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.82
Sig. strikes / min
2.54
46%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.22
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.11
57%
Strike defense
45%
0.37
Takedown avg.
1.44
35%
Takedown accuracy
40%
77%
Takedown defense
80%
0.20
Submission avg.
0.72

Trajectory

Andrei ArlovskiIan Freeman
1650170020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

17 (50%)
KO/TKO
10 (50%)
3 (9%)
Submission
6 (30%)
14 (41%)
Decision
4 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Ian Freeman70%
Andrei Arlovski 30%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Ian Freeman a 70% favorite over Andrei Arlovski in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1637 vs 1648), separated by just 11 points.

Andrei Arlovski enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Ian Freeman enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Andrei Arlovski finishes 59% of wins inside the distance, Ian Freeman 80%.

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