Combat Edge Intelligence

Edmen Shahbazyan vs Nassourdine Imavov

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

16-6-0Record17-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'3"
75"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamMMA Factory

What's at stake

Nassourdine Imavov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Edmen Shahbazyan carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Edmen ShahbazyanNow 1716
If they win+19→ 1735
If they lose-13→ 1703
Nassourdine ImavovNow 1788
If they win+13→ 1801
If they lose-19→ 1769

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.

1685 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1738 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.80
Sig. strikes / min
4.45
49%
Strike accuracy
56%
3.60
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.26
49%
Strike defense
59%
1.62
Takedown avg.
0.85
38%
Takedown accuracy
32%
66%
Takedown defense
79%
0.40
Submission avg.
1.14

Trajectory

Edmen ShahbazyanNassourdine Imavov
170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (81%)
KO/TKO
7 (41%)
1 (6%)
Submission
4 (24%)
2 (13%)
Decision
6 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Nassourdine Imavov60%
Edmen Shahbazyan 40%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Nassourdine Imavov a 60% favorite over Edmen Shahbazyan in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Nassourdine Imavov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1788 to 1716, a 72-point edge.

Nassourdine Imavov enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Edmen Shahbazyan finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Nassourdine Imavov 65%.

Edmen Shahbazyan and Nassourdine Imavov share 1 common opponent: Brendan Allen.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2026
Brendan Allen
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2024