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Combat Edge Intelligence

Baisangur Susurkaev vs Derek Brunson

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

12-0-0Record24-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
79"Reach77,0"
185 lbsWeight186 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Baisangur SusurkaevNow 1752
If they win+16→ 1768
If they lose-16→ 1736
Derek BrunsonNow 1756
If they win+12→ 1768
If they lose-12→ 1744

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.

1561 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1745 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

5.74
Sig. strikes / min
3.51
54%
Strike accuracy
47%
4.45
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
59%
Strike defense
51%
2.09
Takedown avg.
3.14
11%
Takedown accuracy
33%
100%
Takedown defense
86%
0.84
Submission avg.
0.61

Trajectory

Baisangur SusurkaevDerek Brunson
16501700175020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (75%)
KO/TKO
12 (50%)
2 (17%)
Submission
4 (17%)
1 (8%)
Decision
8 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Baisangur Susurkaev58%
Derek Brunson 42%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Baisangur Susurkaev a 58% favorite over Derek Brunson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Derek Brunson's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1752 vs 1756), separated by just 4 points.

Baisangur Susurkaev enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Baisangur Susurkaev finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Derek Brunson 67%.

Baisangur Susurkaev 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.