Combat Edge Intelligence

Denzel Freeman vs Evgeny Egemberdiev

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

7-2-0Record13-5-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'2"
78"Reach-
262 lbsWeight209 lbs
BlackziliansTeamArlan MMA Pro Team

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.

Denzel FreemanNow 1628
If they win+24→ 1652
If they lose-24→ 1604
Evgeny EgemberdievNow 1628
If they win+16→ 1644
If they lose-16→ 1612

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.

1558 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1578 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.27
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
62%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
61%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Denzel FreemanEvgeny Egemberdiev
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (57%)
KO/TKO
8 (62%)
1 (14%)
Submission
2 (15%)
2 (29%)
Decision
3 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Denzel Freeman59%
Evgeny Egemberdiev 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Denzel Freeman a 59% favorite over Evgeny Egemberdiev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1628 vs 1628), separated by just 0 points.

Denzel Freeman finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Evgeny Egemberdiev 77%.

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