Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Askren vs Magomed Umalatov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Ben Askren

“Funky”

19-2-0WelterweightRAF

1792Great

Tale of the tape

19-2-0Record18-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'1"
72"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Roufusport· 1700 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamEagles MMA· 1817 avg Elo · 5 rated

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.

Ben AskrenNow 1792
If they win+16→ 1808
If they lose-16→ 1776
Magomed UmalatovNow 1783
If they win+16→ 1799
If they lose-16→ 1767

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.

1672 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1640 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.64
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
49%
Strike accuracy
TBD
5.66
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
36%
Strike defense
TBD
4.33
Takedown avg.
TBD
11%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.87
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Ben AskrenMagomed Umalatov
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Win method breakdown

6 (32%)
KO/TKO
12 (67%)
6 (32%)
Submission
2 (11%)
7 (37%)
Decision
4 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Magomed Umalatov61%
Ben Askren 39%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Magomed Umalatov a 61% favorite over Ben Askren in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ben Askren's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1792 vs 1783), separated by just 9 points.

Ben Askren enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ben Askren finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Magomed Umalatov 78%.

Ben Askren and Magomed Umalatov share 1 common opponent: Andrey Koreshkov.

Magomed Umalatov carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinTKO (punches) · 2013
Andrey Koreshkov
WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2024