Combat Edge Intelligence

Gadzhimurad Antigulov vs Paul Craig

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Paul Craig

Paul Craig

“Bearjew”

17-10-1MiddleweightUFC

1662Good

Tale of the tape

20-11-0Record17-10-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'4"
40,0"Reach76"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
American Top TeamTeamScottish Hit Squad

What's at stake

Paul Craig is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Gadzhimurad Antigulov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gadzhimurad AntigulovNow 1596
If they win+14→ 1610
If they lose-10→ 1586
Paul CraigNow 1662
If they win+10→ 1672
If they lose-14→ 1648

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.

1631 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1714 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.08
Sig. strikes / min
2.54
55%
Strike accuracy
45%
4.21
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3
40%
Strike defense
44%
5.08
Takedown avg.
1.47
37%
Takedown accuracy
19%
0%
Takedown defense
35%
1.45
Submission avg.
1.38

Trajectory

Gadzhimurad AntigulovPaul Craig
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Win method breakdown

5 (25%)
KO/TKO
4 (24%)
14 (70%)
Submission
13 (76%)
1 (5%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Paul Craig66%
Gadzhimurad Antigulov 34%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Paul Craig a 66% favorite over Gadzhimurad Antigulov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Paul Craig holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1662 to 1596, a 66-point edge.

Gadzhimurad Antigulov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Paul Craig enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Gadzhimurad Antigulov finishes 95% of wins inside the distance, Paul Craig 100%.

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