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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ian Machado Garry vs Islam Makhachev

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

17-2-0Record29-1-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'3"Height5'10"
74" Reach70"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Chute Boxe Diego LimaTeamEagles MMA· 1815 avg Elo · 5 rated

What's at stake

Islam Makhachev is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Ian Machado Garry carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ian Machado GarryNow 1815
If they win+21→ 1836
If they lose-11→ 1804
Islam MakhachevNow 1930
If they win+8→ 1938
If they lose-16→ 1914

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.

1775 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1796 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.29
Sig. strikes / min
2.27
54%
Strike accuracy
58%
2.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.42
53%
Strike defense
61%
0.80
Takedown avg.
3.22
0%
Takedown accuracy
15%
71%
Takedown defense
91%
0.32
Submission avg.
0.87

Trajectory

Ian Machado GarryIslam Makhachev
1800185019001950202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (41%)
KO/TKO
5 (17%)
1 (6%)
Submission
13 (45%)
9 (53%)
Decision
11 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Islam Makhachev52%
Ian Machado Garry 48%Elo baseline: 66%

The Combat Edge model makes Islam Makhachev a 52% favorite over Ian Machado Garry in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (66%).

Islam Makhachev holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1930 to 1815, a 115-point edge.

Islam Makhachev enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Ian Machado Garry finishes 47% of wins inside the distance, Islam Makhachev 62%.

Ian Machado Garry 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.