Combat Edge Intelligence

Forrest Griffin vs Magomed Gadzhiyasulov

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

19-7-0Record9-1-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'2"
77"Reach75"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamKHK MMA Team

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.

Forrest GriffinNow 1658
If they win+16→ 1674
If they lose-16→ 1642
Magomed GadzhiyasulovNow 1660
If they win+16→ 1676
If they lose-16→ 1644

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.

1711 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1533 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.38
Sig. strikes / min
3.30
36%
Strike accuracy
51%
2.81
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.37
61%
Strike defense
67%
1.05
Takedown avg.
5.50
48%
Takedown accuracy
92%
57%
Takedown defense
57%
0.73
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Forrest GriffinMagomed Gadzhiyasulov
165017002010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

4 (21%)
KO/TKO
5 (56%)
6 (32%)
Submission
1 (11%)
9 (47%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov61%
Forrest Griffin 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Magomed Gadzhiyasulov a 61% favorite over Forrest Griffin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1658 vs 1660), separated by just 2 points.

Forrest Griffin finishes 53% of wins inside the distance, Magomed Gadzhiyasulov 67%.

Forrest Griffin carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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