Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlos Leal vs Muslim Salikhov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Carlos Leal
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Carlos Leal

“The Lion”

23-7-0WelterweightUFC

1714Good

Tale of the tape

23-7-0Record22-6-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'11"
74"Reach70″
169 lbsWeight170 lbs
Thai BrasilTeamFighting Eagle

What's at stake

Muslim Salikhov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Carlos Leal carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Carlos LealNow 1714
If they win+13→ 1727
If they lose-11→ 1703
Muslim SalikhovNow 1745
If they win+11→ 1756
If they lose-13→ 1732

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.

1631 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1708 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

9.57
Sig. strikes / min
3.37
51%
Strike accuracy
50%
7.61
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.96
53%
Strike defense
62%
0.75
Takedown avg.
1.07
25%
Takedown accuracy
32%
90%
Takedown defense
72%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Carlos LealMuslim Salikhov
170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (52%)
KO/TKO
15 (68%)
2 (10%)
Submission
2 (9%)
8 (38%)
Decision
5 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Carlos Leal60%
Muslim Salikhov 40%Elo baseline: 46%

The Combat Edge model makes Carlos Leal a 60% favorite over Muslim Salikhov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Muslim Salikhov's way (46%).

Muslim Salikhov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1745 to 1714, a 31-point edge.

Carlos Leal finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Muslim Salikhov 77%.

Carlos Leal carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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