Combat Edge Intelligence

Gunnar Nelson vs Zak Cummings

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

19-6-1Record25-7-0
WelterweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'11"Height6'0"
72"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight205 lbs
MjolnirTeamFactory X

What's at stake

Zak Cummings is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Gunnar Nelson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gunnar NelsonNow 1709
If they win+17→ 1726
If they lose-15→ 1694
Zak CummingsNow 1739
If they win+11→ 1750
If they lose-13→ 1726

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.

1716 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1677 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.77
Sig. strikes / min
2.96
61%
Strike accuracy
36%
3.06
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.91
49%
Strike defense
55%
2
Takedown avg.
0.62
52%
Takedown accuracy
28%
68%
Takedown defense
67%
1
Submission avg.
0.62

Trajectory

Gunnar NelsonZak Cummings
1700175020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

4 (21%)
KO/TKO
6 (24%)
13 (68%)
Submission
12 (48%)
2 (11%)
Decision
7 (28%)

Combat Edge model read

Gunnar Nelson52%
Zak Cummings 48%Elo baseline: 46%

The Combat Edge model makes Gunnar Nelson a 52% favorite over Zak Cummings in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Zak Cummings's way (46%).

Zak Cummings holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1739 to 1709, a 30-point edge.

Zak Cummings enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Gunnar Nelson finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Zak Cummings 72%.

Gunnar Nelson and Zak Cummings share 1 common opponent: Santiago Ponzinibbio.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossKO (punches) · 2017
Santiago Ponzinibbio
LossDEC · 2016