Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Saling vs Hazem Kayyali

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

8-6-0Record2-0-2
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'2"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Tribal Jiu-JitsuTeamTBD

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.

Brandon SalingNow 1546
If they win+16→ 1562
If they lose-16→ 1530
Hazem KayyaliNow 1552
If they win+24→ 1576
If they lose-24→ 1528

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.

1516 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1501 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Brandon SalingHazem Kayyali
15001550201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (63%)
KO/TKO
1 (50%)
3 (38%)
Submission
1 (50%)
0 (0%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Hazem Kayyali60%
Brandon Saling 40%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Hazem Kayyali a 60% favorite over Brandon Saling in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1546 vs 1552), separated by just 6 points.

Brandon Saling finishes 100% of wins inside the distance.

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