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Combat Edge Intelligence

Impa Kasanganay vs Nick Maximov

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

20-7-0Record14-2-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'0"
75"Reach76"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamNick Diaz Academy· 1684 avg Elo · 3 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.

Impa KasanganayNow 1724
If they win+12→ 1736
If they lose-12→ 1712
Nick MaximovNow 1724
If they win+16→ 1740
If they lose-16→ 1708

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.

1680 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1593 · 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
1.93
Not available
Strike accuracy
45%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.64
Not available
Strike defense
46%
Not available
Takedown avg.
4.16
Not available
Takedown accuracy
46%
Not available
Takedown defense
36%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.24

Trajectory

Impa KasanganayNick Maximov
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (40%)
KO/TKO
4 (29%)
3 (15%)
Submission
4 (29%)
9 (45%)
Decision
6 (43%)

Combat Edge model read

Impa Kasanganay66%
Nick Maximov 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Impa Kasanganay a 66% favorite over Nick Maximov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1724 vs 1724), separated by just 0 points.

Nick Maximov enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Impa Kasanganay finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Nick Maximov 57%.

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