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Combat Edge Intelligence

David Zawada vs Ibragim Kantaev

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

20-13-0Record8-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'7"
75"Reach-
185 lbsWeight155 lbs
UFD GymTeamBerkut FC· 1626 avg Elo · 3 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.

David ZawadaNow 1565
If they win+12→ 1577
If they lose-12→ 1553
Ibragim KantaevNow 1564
If they win+16→ 1580
If they lose-16→ 1548

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.

1621 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1505 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.84
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
41%
Strike accuracy
Not available
4.54
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
56%
Strike defense
Not available
0.97
Takedown avg.
Not available
17%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
57%
Takedown defense
Not available
1.69
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

David ZawadaIbragim Kantaev
1550160020252026

Win method breakdown

12 (60%)
KO/TKO
1 (13%)
5 (25%)
Submission
4 (50%)
3 (15%)
Decision
3 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

David Zawada67%
Ibragim Kantaev 33%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes David Zawada a 67% favorite over Ibragim Kantaev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1565 vs 1564), separated by just 1 points.

David Zawada finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Ibragim Kantaev 63%.

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