Combat Edge Intelligence

Cody Gibson vs Muin Gafurov

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

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Cody Gibson

“The Renegade”

21-12-0BantamweightUFC

1662Good

Tale of the tape

21-12-0Record20-7-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'10"Height5'7"
71"Reach68"
135 lbsWeight136 lbs
Elite TeamTeamTaj-Fighter

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.

Cody GibsonNow 1662
If they win+12→ 1674
If they lose-12→ 1650
Muin GafurovNow 1661
If they win+16→ 1677
If they lose-16→ 1645

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.

1657 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1642 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.61
Sig. strikes / min
2.89
46%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.18
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.21
58%
Strike defense
53%
2.13
Takedown avg.
1.47
38%
Takedown accuracy
26%
70%
Takedown defense
70%
0.61
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Cody GibsonMuin Gafurov
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (33%)
KO/TKO
10 (50%)
5 (24%)
Submission
7 (35%)
9 (43%)
Decision
3 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Muin Gafurov70%
Cody Gibson 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Muin Gafurov a 70% favorite over Cody Gibson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Cody Gibson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1662 vs 1661), separated by just 1 points.

Cody Gibson enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Cody Gibson finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Muin Gafurov 85%.

Cody Gibson and Muin Gafurov share 1 common opponent: Chad Anheliger.

Cody Gibson carries a 3-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)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2024
Chad Anheliger
LossDecision (Split) · 2021