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Combat Edge Intelligence

John Moraga vs Magomed Bibulatov

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

19-7-0Record21-3-0
FlyweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'5"
66,0"Reach36,5"
125 lbsWeight136 lbs
Arizona Combat SportsTeamFight Club Akhmat· 1681 avg Elo · 29 rated

What's at stake

Magomed Bibulatov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — John Moraga carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

John MoragaNow 1700
If they win+13→ 1713
If they lose-11→ 1689
Magomed BibulatovNow 1718
If they win+11→ 1729
If they lose-13→ 1705

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.

1682 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1561 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.57
Sig. strikes / min
3.60
44%
Strike accuracy
51%
2.55
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.83
56%
Strike defense
52%
0.62
Takedown avg.
2.85
23%
Takedown accuracy
40%
45%
Takedown defense
75%
1.07
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

John MoragaMagomed Bibulatov
16501700175020172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

3 (16%)
KO/TKO
6 (29%)
8 (42%)
Submission
5 (24%)
8 (42%)
Decision
10 (48%)

Combat Edge model read

John Moraga63%
Magomed Bibulatov 37%Elo baseline: 47%

The Combat Edge model makes John Moraga a 63% favorite over Magomed Bibulatov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Magomed Bibulatov's way (47%).

Magomed Bibulatov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1718 to 1700, a 18-point edge.

John Moraga finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Magomed Bibulatov 52%.

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