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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ibragim Magomedov vs Steven Asplund

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

22-8-1Record8-2-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'0"Height6'5"
TBDReach78"
230 lbsWeight261 lbs

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
Steven AsplundNow 1646
If they win+16→ 1662
If they lose-16→ 1630

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 Elo1548 · 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
10.05
Not available
Strike accuracy
52%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
6.64
Not available
Strike defense
50%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
100%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Ibragim MagomedovSteven Asplund
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (55%)
KO/TKO
6 (75%)
5 (23%)
Submission
0 (0%)
5 (23%)
Decision
2 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Steven Asplund52%
Ibragim Magomedov 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Steven Asplund a 52% favorite over Ibragim Magomedov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ibragim Magomedov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1647 vs 1646), separated by just 1 points.

Ibragim Magomedov finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Steven Asplund 75%.

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