Combat Edge Intelligence

Brendson Ribeiro vs Magomed Gadzhiyasulov

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

17-10-0Record9-1-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'2"
81"Reach75"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Brazilian TKOTeamKHK MMA Team

What's at stake

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Brendson Ribeiro carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brendson RibeiroNow 1566
If they win+20→ 1586
If they lose-12→ 1554
Magomed GadzhiyasulovNow 1660
If they win+12→ 1672
If they lose-20→ 1640

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.

1626 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1533 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.04
Sig. strikes / min
3.30
43%
Strike accuracy
51%
3.91
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.37
53%
Strike defense
67%
0.85
Takedown avg.
5.50
43%
Takedown accuracy
92%
21%
Takedown defense
57%
0.57
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Brendson RibeiroMagomed Gadzhiyasulov
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Win method breakdown

9 (53%)
KO/TKO
5 (56%)
7 (41%)
Submission
1 (11%)
1 (6%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Brendson Ribeiro and Magomed Gadzhiyasulov within a point of even.

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1660 to 1566, a 94-point edge.

Brendson Ribeiro enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Brendson Ribeiro finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Magomed Gadzhiyasulov 67%.

Brendson Ribeiro and Magomed Gadzhiyasulov share 1 common opponent: Bruno Lopes.

Brendson Ribeiro carries a 6-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)

WinKO (Punches) · 2023
Bruno Lopes
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025