Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Stapleton vs Zelim Imadaev

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

0-1-0Record8-3-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'0"
N/AReachTBD
161 lbsWeight170 lbs
TBDTeamTBD

What's at stake

Brian Stapleton is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +23 while a loss costs more — Zelim Imadaev carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brian StapletonNow 1473
If they win+23→ 1496
If they lose-25→ 1448
Zelim ImadaevNow 1456
If they win+25→ 1481
If they lose-23→ 1433

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.

1524 · 1 fightsPre-fight Elo1651 · 3 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Brian StapletonZelim Imadaev
1450150020202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Brian Stapleton and Zelim Imadaev within a point of even.

Brian Stapleton holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1473 to 1456, a 17-point edge.

Zelim Imadaev enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Zelim Imadaev 100%.

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