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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kafiz Sakibekov vs Per Eklund

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

11-5-0Record14-5-1
LightweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'10"Height5'10"
-ReachTBD
147 lbsWeight145 lbs

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.

Kafiz SakibekovNow 1620
If they win+16→ 1636
If they lose-16→ 1604
Per EklundNow 1620
If they win+16→ 1636
If they lose-16→ 1604

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.

1572 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1571 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
2.07
Not available
Strike accuracy
61%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.38
Not available
Strike defense
67%
Not available
Takedown avg.
2.07
Not available
Takedown accuracy
11%
Not available
Takedown defense
50%
Not available
Submission avg.
3.62

Trajectory

Kafiz SakibekovPer Eklund
16001650200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (27%)
KO/TKO
2 (15%)
3 (27%)
Submission
7 (54%)
5 (45%)
Decision
4 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Kafiz Sakibekov65%
Per Eklund 35%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kafiz Sakibekov a 65% favorite over Per Eklund in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1620 vs 1620), separated by just 0 points.

Per Eklund enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kafiz Sakibekov finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Per Eklund 69%.

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