Combat Edge Intelligence

Davlet Karataev vs John Hathaway

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

9-2-0Record18-3-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'2"
69"Reach75,5"
157 lbsWeight170 lbs
Spitfire Gym BerlinTeamLondon Shootfighters

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.

Davlet KarataevNow 1641
If they win+16→ 1657
If they lose-16→ 1625
John HathawayNow 1639
If they win+16→ 1655
If they lose-16→ 1623

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.

1495 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1623 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.40
TBD
Strike accuracy
40%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.80
TBD
Strike defense
62%
TBD
Takedown avg.
2.61
TBD
Takedown accuracy
44%
TBD
Takedown defense
61%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.87

Trajectory

Davlet KarataevJohn Hathaway
1550160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (67%)
KO/TKO
6 (33%)
2 (22%)
Submission
3 (17%)
1 (11%)
Decision
9 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Davlet Karataev60%
John Hathaway 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Davlet Karataev a 60% favorite over John Hathaway in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1641 vs 1639), separated by just 2 points.

Davlet Karataev enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Davlet Karataev finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, John Hathaway 50%.

John Hathaway carries a 6-inch reach advantage.

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