Combat Edge Intelligence

Brendan Allen vs Nassourdine Imavov

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

27-7-0Record17-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'3"
75"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamMMA Factory

What's at stake

Brendan Allen is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Nassourdine Imavov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brendan AllenNow 1818
If they win+11→ 1829
If they lose-13→ 1805
Nassourdine ImavovNow 1788
If they win+17→ 1805
If they lose-15→ 1773

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.

1735 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1738 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.75
Sig. strikes / min
4.45
52%
Strike accuracy
56%
3.78
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.26
48%
Strike defense
59%
1.52
Takedown avg.
0.85
4%
Takedown accuracy
32%
58%
Takedown defense
79%
1.06
Submission avg.
1.14

Trajectory

Brendan AllenNassourdine Imavov
170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (22%)
KO/TKO
7 (41%)
14 (52%)
Submission
4 (24%)
7 (26%)
Decision
6 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Brendan Allen and Nassourdine Imavov within a point of even.

Brendan Allen holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1818 to 1788, a 30-point edge.

Brendan Allen enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Nassourdine Imavov enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Brendan Allen finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Nassourdine Imavov 65%.

Brendan Allen and Nassourdine Imavov share 1 common opponent: Edmen Shahbazyan.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2026
Edmen Shahbazyan
WinTKO · 2021