Joaquin Buckley vs Nursulton Ruziboev
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
21-8-0Record37-10-2
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height6'5"
76"Reach76"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Murcielago MMA· 1670 avg Elo · 6 ratedTeamUZB Patriot
What's at stake
Joaquin Buckley is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Nursulton Ruziboev carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+11→ 1766
If they lose-13→ 1742
If they win+13→ 1731
If they lose-11→ 1707
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.
1737 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1635 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Joaquin BuckleyNursulton Ruziboev
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Joaquin Buckley70%
Nursulton Ruziboev 30%Elo baseline: 55%
The Combat Edge model makes Joaquin Buckley a 70% favorite over Nursulton Ruziboev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).
Joaquin Buckley holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1755 to 1718, a 37-point edge.
Joaquin Buckley enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Joaquin Buckley finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Nursulton Ruziboev 92%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.