Combat Edge Intelligence

Joe Ellenberger vs Nazim Sadykhov

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

15-2-0Record11-3-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'10"
72,0"Reach69"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Premier Combat CenterTeamLongo and Weidman MMA

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.

Joe EllenbergerNow 1685
If they win+16→ 1701
If they lose-16→ 1669
Nazim SadykhovNow 1685
If they win+16→ 1701
If they lose-16→ 1669

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.

1545 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1623 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.62
Sig. strikes / min
4.79
47%
Strike accuracy
50%
3.45
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.49
48%
Strike defense
49%
3.17
Takedown avg.
1.10
40%
Takedown accuracy
45%
0%
Takedown defense
72%
1.06
Submission avg.
0.22

Trajectory

Joe EllenbergerNazim Sadykhov
170020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (53%)
KO/TKO
8 (73%)
4 (27%)
Submission
2 (18%)
3 (20%)
Decision
1 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Nazim Sadykhov70%
Joe Ellenberger 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nazim Sadykhov a 70% favorite over Joe Ellenberger in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Joe Ellenberger's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1685 vs 1685), separated by just 0 points.

Nazim Sadykhov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Joe Ellenberger finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Nazim Sadykhov 91%.

Joe Ellenberger carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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