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Combat Edge Intelligence

Gadzhi Rabadanov vs Paddy Pimblett

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

28-5-1Record24-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'10"
71"Reach 73"
156 lbsWeight155 lbs
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov School· 1729 avg Elo · 6 ratedTeamNext Generation UK

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.

Gadzhi RabadanovNow 1787
If they win+12→ 1799
If they lose-12→ 1775
Paddy PimblettNow 1794
If they win+12→ 1806
If they lose-12→ 1782

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.

1659 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1689 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
5.49
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Strike accuracy
53%
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.89
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Strike defense
43%
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Takedown avg.
0.69
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Takedown accuracy
21%
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Takedown defense
44%
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Submission avg.
1.20

Trajectory

Gadzhi RabadanovPaddy Pimblett
17501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (39%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
5 (18%)
Submission
11 (46%)
12 (43%)
Decision
6 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Paddy Pimblett60%
Gadzhi Rabadanov 40%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Paddy Pimblett a 60% favorite over Gadzhi Rabadanov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1787 vs 1794), separated by just 7 points.

Gadzhi Rabadanov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Gadzhi Rabadanov finishes 57% of wins inside the distance, Paddy Pimblett 75%.

Paddy Pimblett 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.