Combat Edge Intelligence

David Zawada vs Leon Shahbazyan

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

19-10-0Record12-5-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'2"
TBDReach77"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
UFD GymTeamGlendale Fighting Club

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 1584
If they win+12→ 1596
If they lose-12→ 1572
Leon ShahbazyanNow 1587
If they win+16→ 1603
If they lose-16→ 1571

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.

1642 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1506 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.84
Sig. strikes / min
6.33
41%
Strike accuracy
52%
4.54
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
8.18
56%
Strike defense
32%
0.97
Takedown avg.
1.46
33%
Takedown accuracy
50%
57%
Takedown defense
0%
1.69
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

David ZawadaLeon Shahbazyan
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (63%)
KO/TKO
1 (8%)
5 (26%)
Submission
11 (92%)
2 (11%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Leon Shahbazyan67%
David Zawada 33%Elo baseline: 50%

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

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1584 vs 1587), separated by just 3 points.

David Zawada enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

David Zawada finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Leon Shahbazyan 100%.

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