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Combat Edge Intelligence

Evan Tanner vs Murad Abdulaev

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

32-8-0Record24-10-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height5'9"
TBDReach-
185 lbsWeight186 lbs
Hard Knocks KickboxingTeamFighting Eagle

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.

Evan TannerNow 1652
If they win+12→ 1664
If they lose-12→ 1640
Murad AbdulaevNow 1653
If they win+12→ 1665
If they lose-12→ 1641

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.

1617 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1593 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.05
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
59%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
56%
Strike defense
Not available
2.55
Takedown avg.
Not available
43%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
25%
Takedown defense
Not available
1.34
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Evan TannerMurad Abdulaev
16501700200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (38%)
KO/TKO
10 (42%)
17 (53%)
Submission
1 (4%)
3 (9%)
Decision
13 (54%)

Combat Edge model read

Murad Abdulaev52%
Evan Tanner 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Murad Abdulaev a 52% favorite over Evan Tanner in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1652 vs 1653), separated by just 1 points.

Murad Abdulaev enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Evan Tanner finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Murad Abdulaev 46%.

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