Combat Edge Intelligence

Dedrek Sanders vs Gadzhimurad Aliev

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

11-5-0Record10-1-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'7"Height5'5"
70"Reach-
155 lbsWeight147 lbs

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.

Dedrek SandersNow 1630
If they win+16→ 1646
If they lose-16→ 1614
Gadzhimurad AlievNow 1630
If they win+16→ 1646
If they lose-16→ 1614

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.

1560 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1541 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Dedrek SandersGadzhimurad Aliev
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (55%)
KO/TKO
2 (20%)
2 (18%)
Submission
2 (20%)
3 (27%)
Decision
6 (60%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Dedrek Sanders and Gadzhimurad Aliev within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1630 vs 1630), separated by just 0 points.

Dedrek Sanders enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Dedrek Sanders finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Gadzhimurad Aliev 40%.

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