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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Nguyen vs Malik Basahel

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

16-9-0Record4-0-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'5"Height5'5"
65,0"Reach67"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Integrated MMATeamAsylum Vale Tudo

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 NguyenNow 1614
If they win+12→ 1626
If they lose-12→ 1602
Malik BasahelNow 1614
If they win+24→ 1638
If they lose-24→ 1590

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.

1647 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1498 · 5 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.51
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
40%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
59%
Strike defense
Not available
0.25
Takedown avg.
Not available
33%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
63%
Takedown defense
Not available
1
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Ben NguyenMalik Basahel
1550160016502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (50%)
KO/TKO
2 (50%)
5 (31%)
Submission
1 (25%)
3 (19%)
Decision
1 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Ben Nguyen53%
Malik Basahel 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ben Nguyen a 53% favorite over Malik Basahel in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1614 vs 1614), separated by just 0 points.

Ben Nguyen enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Malik Basahel enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Ben Nguyen finishes 81% of wins inside the distance, Malik Basahel 75%.

Malik Basahel 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.