Combat Edge Intelligence

Jorge Masvidal vs Muslim Salikhov

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

35-17-0Record22-6-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'11"
74"Reach70″
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
American Top TeamTeamFighting Eagle

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.

Jorge MasvidalNow 1740
If they win+12→ 1752
If they lose-12→ 1728
Muslim SalikhovNow 1745
If they win+12→ 1757
If they lose-12→ 1733

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.

1781 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1708 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.05
Sig. strikes / min
3.37
48%
Strike accuracy
50%
3.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.96
64%
Strike defense
62%
1.38
Takedown avg.
1.07
59%
Takedown accuracy
32%
73%
Takedown defense
72%
0.32
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Jorge MasvidalMuslim Salikhov
1700175020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

16 (46%)
KO/TKO
15 (68%)
2 (6%)
Submission
2 (9%)
17 (49%)
Decision
5 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Muslim Salikhov63%
Jorge Masvidal 37%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Muslim Salikhov a 63% favorite over Jorge Masvidal in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1740 vs 1745), separated by just 5 points.

Jorge Masvidal enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Jorge Masvidal finishes 51% of wins inside the distance, Muslim Salikhov 77%.

Jorge Masvidal carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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