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Combat Edge Intelligence

Bagama Nikabagamaev vs Brian Ortega

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

16-2-0Record16-5-0
LightweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'7"Height5'9"
TBDReach69"
147 lbsWeight155 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.

Bagama NikabagamaevNow 1717
If they win+16→ 1733
If they lose-16→ 1701
Brian OrtegaNow 1715
If they win+16→ 1731
If they lose-16→ 1699

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.

1560 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1776 · 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
3.84
Not available
Strike accuracy
37%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
6.38
Not available
Strike defense
49%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0.93
Not available
Takedown accuracy
2%
Not available
Takedown defense
55%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.93

Trajectory

Bagama NikabagamaevBrian Ortega
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
3 (19%)
13 (81%)
Submission
8 (50%)
3 (19%)
Decision
5 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Brian Ortega66%
Bagama Nikabagamaev 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Brian Ortega a 66% favorite over Bagama Nikabagamaev in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Bagama Nikabagamaev's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1717 vs 1715), separated by just 2 points.

Bagama Nikabagamaev enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brian Ortega enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Bagama Nikabagamaev finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Brian Ortega 69%.

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