Combat Edge Intelligence

Derek Brunson vs Edmen 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

24-9-0Record16-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'2"
77,0"Reach75"
186 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamXtreme Couture

What's at stake

Derek Brunson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Edmen Shahbazyan carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Derek BrunsonNow 1755
If they win+11→ 1766
If they lose-13→ 1742
Edmen ShahbazyanNow 1716
If they win+18→ 1734
If they lose-14→ 1702

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.

1744 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1685 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.51
Sig. strikes / min
3.80
47%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.60
51%
Strike defense
49%
3.14
Takedown avg.
1.62
33%
Takedown accuracy
38%
86%
Takedown defense
66%
0.61
Submission avg.
0.40

Trajectory

Derek BrunsonEdmen Shahbazyan
1700175020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (50%)
KO/TKO
13 (81%)
4 (17%)
Submission
1 (6%)
8 (33%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Edmen Shahbazyan66%
Derek Brunson 34%Elo baseline: 44%

The Combat Edge model makes Edmen Shahbazyan a 66% favorite over Derek Brunson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Derek Brunson's way (44%).

Derek Brunson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1755 to 1716, a 39-point edge.

Derek Brunson finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Edmen Shahbazyan 88%.

Derek Brunson carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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