Combat Edge Intelligence

Brady Hiestand vs Muin Gafurov

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

8-2-0Record20-7-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'7"
71"Reach68"
135 lbsWeight136 lbs
SikjitsuTeamTaj-Fighter

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.

Brady HiestandNow 1660
If they win+16→ 1676
If they lose-16→ 1644
Muin GafurovNow 1661
If they win+16→ 1677
If they lose-16→ 1645

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.

1558 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1642 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.70
Sig. strikes / min
2.89
51%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.75
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.21
51%
Strike defense
53%
4.80
Takedown avg.
1.47
46%
Takedown accuracy
26%
43%
Takedown defense
70%
1.07
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Brady HiestandMuin Gafurov
1600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (38%)
KO/TKO
10 (50%)
3 (38%)
Submission
7 (35%)
2 (25%)
Decision
3 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Brady Hiestand51%
Muin Gafurov 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Brady Hiestand a 51% favorite over Muin Gafurov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Muin Gafurov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1660 vs 1661), separated by just 1 points.

Brady Hiestand enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Brady Hiestand finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Muin Gafurov 85%.

Brady Hiestand and Muin Gafurov share 1 common opponent: Chad Anheliger.

Brady Hiestand 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)

LossPunches · 2019
Chad Anheliger
LossDecision (Split) · 2021