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Combat Edge Intelligence

Fabian Edwards vs Shamil 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

16-4-0Record16-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'0"
79"Reach-
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Team Renegade· 1737 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamUniversal Fighters

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.

Fabian EdwardsNow 1732
If they win+16→ 1748
If they lose-16→ 1716
Shamil AbdulaevNow 1734
If they win+16→ 1750
If they lose-16→ 1718

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.

1729 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1584 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Fabian EdwardsShamil Abdulaev
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (38%)
KO/TKO
8 (50%)
3 (19%)
Submission
1 (6%)
7 (44%)
Decision
7 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Fabian Edwards65%
Shamil Abdulaev 35%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Fabian Edwards a 65% favorite over Shamil Abdulaev in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Shamil Abdulaev's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1732 vs 1734), separated by just 2 points.

Fabian Edwards finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Shamil Abdulaev 56%.

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