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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Rothwell vs Sulim Batalov

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

39-14-0Record11-1-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'0"
78"Reach-
265 lbsWeight207 lbs
Rothwell MMATeamFight Club Akhmat· 1680 avg Elo · 29 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 RothwellNow 1713
If they win+12→ 1725
If they lose-12→ 1701
Sulim BatalovNow 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.

1687 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1580 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.71
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
43%
Strike accuracy
Not available
4.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
47%
Strike defense
Not available
0.68
Takedown avg.
Not available
34%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
70%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.41
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Ben RothwellSulim Batalov
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Win method breakdown

28 (72%)
KO/TKO
9 (82%)
7 (18%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (10%)
Decision
2 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Sulim Batalov52%
Ben Rothwell 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Sulim Batalov a 52% favorite over Ben Rothwell in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1713 vs 1715), separated by just 2 points.

Sulim Batalov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Ben Rothwell finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Sulim Batalov 82%.

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