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Combat Edge Intelligence

Hussein Salem vs Tyson Griffin

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

13-7-0Record17-8-0
FeatherweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'6"
69"ReachTBD
145 lbsWeight155 lbs
964 MMA GymTeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy· 1637 avg Elo · 6 rated

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.

Hussein SalemNow 1581
If they win+16→ 1597
If they lose-16→ 1565
Tyson GriffinNow 1580
If they win+16→ 1596
If they lose-16→ 1564

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.

1537 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1658 · 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
3.71
Not available
Strike accuracy
42%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.30
Not available
Strike defense
65%
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Takedown avg.
1.87
Not available
Takedown accuracy
47%
Not available
Takedown defense
60%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.89

Trajectory

Hussein SalemTyson Griffin
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Win method breakdown

5 (38%)
KO/TKO
6 (35%)
7 (54%)
Submission
3 (18%)
1 (8%)
Decision
8 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Hussein Salem56%
Tyson Griffin 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Hussein Salem a 56% favorite over Tyson Griffin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1581 vs 1580), separated by just 1 points.

Hussein Salem enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Hussein Salem finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Tyson Griffin 53%.

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