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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ibragim Magomedov vs Oleg Taktarov

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

22-8-1Record17-5-2
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'0"Height6'0"
TBDReachTBD
230 lbsWeight210 lbs
Red Devil Sport ClubTeamFreelance· 1552 avg Elo · 8 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.

Ibragim MagomedovNow 1647
If they win+12→ 1659
If they lose-12→ 1635
Oleg TaktarovNow 1650
If they win+16→ 1666
If they lose-16→ 1634

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.

1614 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1525 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Ibragim MagomedovOleg Taktarov
16502008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (55%)
KO/TKO
2 (12%)
5 (23%)
Submission
14 (82%)
5 (23%)
Decision
1 (6%)

Combat Edge model read

Ibragim Magomedov63%
Oleg Taktarov 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ibragim Magomedov a 63% favorite over Oleg Taktarov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Oleg Taktarov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1647 vs 1650), separated by just 3 points.

Oleg Taktarov enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Ibragim Magomedov finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Oleg Taktarov 94%.

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