Combat Edge Intelligence

Azamat Bekoev vs Mike Shipman

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

20-5-0Record16-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height5'10"
72"Reach73.5"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top TeamTeamLondon Shootfighters

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.

Azamat BekoevNow 1689
If they win+12→ 1701
If they lose-12→ 1677
Mike ShipmanNow 1687
If they win+16→ 1703
If they lose-16→ 1671

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.

1568 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1591 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.07
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
46%
Strike accuracy
TBD
7.66
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
32%
Strike defense
TBD
4.49
Takedown avg.
TBD
45%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
80%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Azamat BekoevMike Shipman
1650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (40%)
KO/TKO
9 (56%)
8 (40%)
Submission
5 (31%)
4 (20%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Azamat Bekoev62%
Mike Shipman 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Azamat Bekoev a 62% favorite over Mike Shipman in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1689 vs 1687), separated by just 2 points.

Azamat Bekoev enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Azamat Bekoev finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Mike Shipman 88%.

Mike Shipman 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.