Combat Edge Intelligence

Denzel Freeman vs Hamdy Abdelwahab

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

7-2-0Record7-1-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'2"
78"Reach72"
262 lbsWeight265 lbs
BlackziliansTeamKiller B Combat Sports Academy

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
Hamdy AbdelwahabNow 1630
If they win+24→ 1654
If they lose-24→ 1606

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 Elo1574 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.27
Sig. strikes / min
3.49
62%
Strike accuracy
49%
2.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.49
61%
Strike defense
52%
0
Takedown avg.
1.33
TBD
Takedown accuracy
67%
0%
Takedown defense
100%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Denzel FreemanHamdy Abdelwahab
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (57%)
KO/TKO
5 (71%)
1 (14%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (29%)
Decision
2 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Denzel Freeman53%
Hamdy Abdelwahab 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Denzel Freeman a 53% favorite over Hamdy Abdelwahab in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Hamdy Abdelwahab's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1628 vs 1630), separated by just 2 points.

Denzel Freeman finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Hamdy Abdelwahab 71%.

Denzel Freeman 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.