Combat Edge Intelligence

Henry Cejudo vs Merab Dvalishvili

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

16-6-0Record21-5-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'4"Height5'6"
64"Reach 68"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Fight ReadyTeamSerra-Longo Fight Team

What's at stake

Merab Dvalishvili is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Henry Cejudo carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Henry CejudoNow 1770
If they win+19→ 1789
If they lose-13→ 1757
Merab DvalishviliNow 1843
If they win+10→ 1853
If they lose-14→ 1829

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.

1782 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1789 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.83
Sig. strikes / min
4.42
47%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.84
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.80
57%
Strike defense
54%
1.78
Takedown avg.
5.97
22%
Takedown accuracy
5%
72%
Takedown defense
76%
0.14
Submission avg.
0.35

Trajectory

Henry CejudoMerab Dvalishvili
17501800185020242025

Win method breakdown

8 (50%)
KO/TKO
3 (14%)
0 (0%)
Submission
2 (10%)
8 (50%)
Decision
16 (76%)

Combat Edge model read

Merab Dvalishvili82%
Henry Cejudo 18%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Merab Dvalishvili a 82% favorite over Henry Cejudo in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Merab Dvalishvili holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1843 to 1770, a 73-point edge.

Henry Cejudo enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Henry Cejudo finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Merab Dvalishvili 24%.

Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili share 1 common opponent: Marlon Moraes.

Merab Dvalishvili carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinTKO (punches) · 2019
Marlon Moraes
WinTKO · 2021
WinTKO (punches) · 2021