Combat Edge Intelligence

Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski

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

25-12-0Record25-10-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height5'11"
80"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
One Kick's GymTeamCM System

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Chidi NjokuaniNow 1697
If they win+12→ 1709
If they lose-12→ 1685
Elizeu ZaleskiNow 1699
If they win+12→ 1711
If they lose-12→ 1687

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.

1688 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1687 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.16
Sig. strikes / min
4.26
62%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
58%
Strike defense
56%
0
Takedown avg.
0.75
0%
Takedown accuracy
21%
76%
Takedown defense
69%
0.14
Submission avg.
0.45

Trajectory

Chidi NjokuaniElizeu Zaleski
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (60%)
KO/TKO
15 (60%)
1 (4%)
Submission
3 (12%)
9 (36%)
Decision
7 (28%)

Combat Edge model read

Chidi Njokuani66%
Elizeu Zaleski 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chidi Njokuani a 66% favorite over Elizeu Zaleski in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Elizeu Zaleski's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1697 vs 1699), separated by just 2 points.

Chidi Njokuani enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Elizeu Zaleski enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Chidi Njokuani finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Elizeu Zaleski 72%.

Chidi Njokuani carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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