Combat Edge Intelligence

Elvin Espinoza vs Nazim Sadykhov

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

10-1-0Record11-3-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
74.00"Reach69"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamLongo and Weidman MMA

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.

Elvin EspinozaNow 1685
If they win+16→ 1701
If they lose-16→ 1669
Nazim SadykhovNow 1685
If they win+16→ 1701
If they lose-16→ 1669

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.

1524 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1623 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.79
TBD
Strike accuracy
50%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.49
TBD
Strike defense
49%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.10
TBD
Takedown accuracy
45%
TBD
Takedown defense
72%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.22

Trajectory

Elvin EspinozaNazim Sadykhov
1650170020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (40%)
KO/TKO
8 (73%)
4 (40%)
Submission
2 (18%)
2 (20%)
Decision
1 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Nazim Sadykhov53%
Elvin Espinoza 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nazim Sadykhov a 53% favorite over Elvin Espinoza in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Elvin Espinoza's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1685 vs 1685), separated by just 0 points.

Nazim Sadykhov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Elvin Espinoza finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Nazim Sadykhov 91%.

Elvin Espinoza carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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