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Combat Edge Intelligence

Danilo Marques vs Husein Kushagov

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

15-6-0Record18-11-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'6"Height5'10"
77"Reach-
249 lbsWeight207 lbs
Kings MMA· 1670 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamFight Club Akhmat· 1681 avg Elo · 29 rated

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.

Danilo MarquesNow 1590
If they win+16→ 1606
If they lose-16→ 1574
Husein KushagovNow 1592
If they win+12→ 1604
If they lose-12→ 1580

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.

1596 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1590 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

1.44
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
80%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
52%
Strike defense
Not available
3.93
Takedown avg.
Not available
29%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.79
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Danilo MarquesHusein Kushagov
1550160020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (27%)
KO/TKO
9 (50%)
7 (47%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (27%)
Decision
9 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Husein Kushagov76%
Danilo Marques 24%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Husein Kushagov a 76% favorite over Danilo Marques in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1590 vs 1592), separated by just 2 points.

Danilo Marques finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Husein Kushagov 50%.

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