Combat Edge Intelligence

Ansar Chalangov vs Josh Koscheck

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

14-5-0Record17-11-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'10"
TBDReach73"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Legion Fight TeamTeamDethrone Base Camp

What's at stake

Ansar Chalangov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Josh Koscheck carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ansar ChalangovNow 1663
If they win+15→ 1678
If they lose-17→ 1646
Josh KoscheckNow 1644
If they win+13→ 1657
If they lose-11→ 1633

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.

1509 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1687 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.68
Sig. strikes / min
1.79
67%
Strike accuracy
36%
1.69
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.27
55%
Strike defense
63%
0
Takedown avg.
2.46
0%
Takedown accuracy
48%
0%
Takedown defense
64%
7.63
Submission avg.
0.43

Trajectory

Ansar ChalangovJosh Koscheck
160016501700200920102011201220132014201520162017

Win method breakdown

3 (21%)
KO/TKO
6 (35%)
10 (71%)
Submission
4 (24%)
1 (7%)
Decision
7 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Ansar Chalangov68%
Josh Koscheck 32%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Ansar Chalangov a 68% favorite over Josh Koscheck in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Ansar Chalangov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1663 to 1644, a 19-point edge.

Ansar Chalangov enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Josh Koscheck enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Ansar Chalangov finishes 93% of wins inside the distance, Josh Koscheck 59%.

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