Combat Edge Intelligence

John Alessio vs Magomed Zaynukov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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John Alessio
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John Alessio

“The Natural”

35-17-0LightweightBFC

1665Good

Tale of the tape

35-17-0Record8-0-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'11"
TBDReach68"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamAbdulmanap Nurmagomedov School

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.

John AlessioNow 1665
If they win+12→ 1677
If they lose-12→ 1653
Magomed ZaynukovNow 1666
If they win+24→ 1690
If they lose-24→ 1642

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.

1595 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1497 · 8 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.10
Sig. strikes / min
15.67
39%
Strike accuracy
61%
2.91
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.80
55%
Strike defense
58%
1.85
Takedown avg.
2
38%
Takedown accuracy
0%
71%
Takedown defense
0%
1.16
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

John AlessioMagomed Zaynukov
16001650170020122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

10 (30%)
KO/TKO
5 (63%)
15 (45%)
Submission
0 (0%)
8 (24%)
Decision
3 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Magomed Zaynukov70%
John Alessio 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Magomed Zaynukov a 70% favorite over John Alessio in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1665 vs 1666), separated by just 1 points.

Magomed Zaynukov enters on a 8-fight win streak.

John Alessio finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Magomed Zaynukov 63%.

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