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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ariel Gandulla vs Samuel Akesse

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

7-9-0Record0-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"HeightTBD
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 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.

Ariel GandullaNow 1457
If they win+16→ 1473
If they lose-16→ 1441
Samuel AkesseNow 1453
If they win+24→ 1477
If they lose-24→ 1429

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.

1529 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1493 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

1.95
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
23%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
73%
Strike defense
Not available
1.88
Takedown avg.
Not available
67%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Ariel GandullaSamuel Akesse
1450150020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (43%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
2 (29%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (29%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Samuel Akesse51%
Ariel Gandulla 49%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Samuel Akesse a 51% favorite over Ariel Gandulla in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ariel Gandulla's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1457 vs 1453), separated by just 4 points.

Ariel Gandulla enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Samuel Akesse enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ariel Gandulla finishes 71% of wins inside the distance.

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