Combat Edge Intelligence

Charles Johnson vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov

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

19-9-0Record19-9-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'9"Height5'4"
70"Reach66"
125 lbsWeight125 lbs
Murcielago MMATeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Charles Johnson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Zhalgas Zhumagulov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Charles JohnsonNow 1692
If they win+10→ 1702
If they lose-14→ 1678
Zhalgas ZhumagulovNow 1639
If they win+18→ 1657
If they lose-14→ 1625

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.

1697 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1581 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.77
Sig. strikes / min
5.24
50%
Strike accuracy
43%
4.02
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.86
56%
Strike defense
52%
0.51
Takedown avg.
1.30
17%
Takedown accuracy
19%
69%
Takedown defense
75%
0.34
Submission avg.
0.19

Trajectory

Charles JohnsonZhalgas Zhumagulov
1550160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (42%)
KO/TKO
9 (47%)
3 (16%)
Submission
1 (5%)
8 (42%)
Decision
9 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Charles Johnson70%
Zhalgas Zhumagulov 30%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Charles Johnson a 70% favorite over Zhalgas Zhumagulov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Charles Johnson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1692 to 1639, a 53-point edge.

Zhalgas Zhumagulov enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Charles Johnson finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Zhalgas Zhumagulov 53%.

Charles Johnson and Zhalgas Zhumagulov share 1 common opponent: Joshua Van.

Charles Johnson 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinKO/TKO · 2024
Joshua Van
LossDecision - Split · 2023