Combat Edge Intelligence

Eduardo Neves vs Zaurbek Sabanov

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

9-4-0Record4-0-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'4"
78.5"Reach-
265 lbsWeight258 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.

Eduardo NevesNow 1598
If they win+16→ 1614
If they lose-16→ 1582
Zaurbek SabanovNow 1600
If they win+24→ 1624
If they lose-24→ 1576

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.

1568 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1505 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

7.69
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
66%
Strike accuracy
Not available
6.15
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
56%
Strike defense
Not available
5.77
Takedown avg.
Not available
0%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Eduardo NevesZaurbek Sabanov
15501600202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (89%)
KO/TKO
3 (75%)
1 (11%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Eduardo Neves55%
Zaurbek Sabanov 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Eduardo Neves a 55% favorite over Zaurbek Sabanov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Zaurbek Sabanov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1598 vs 1600), separated by just 2 points.

Zaurbek Sabanov enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Eduardo Neves finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Zaurbek Sabanov 75%.

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