Combat Edge Intelligence

Kelvin Gastelum vs Yousri Belgaroui

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

20-11-0Record10-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height6'5"
71"Reach79"
185 lbsWeight190 lbs
Fight ReadyTeamTeixeira MMA & Fitness· 1664 avg Elo · 5 rated

What's at stake

Kelvin Gastelum is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Yousri Belgaroui carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kelvin GastelumNow 1693
If they win+10→ 1703
If they lose-14→ 1679
Yousri BelgarouiNow 1648
If they win+18→ 1666
If they lose-14→ 1634

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.

1715 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1578 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.65
Sig. strikes / min
6.10
42%
Strike accuracy
64%
3.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.17
57%
Strike defense
64%
1.04
Takedown avg.
0.29
13%
Takedown accuracy
100%
60%
Takedown defense
67%
0.09
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kelvin GastelumYousri Belgaroui
1550160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (30%)
KO/TKO
8 (80%)
5 (25%)
Submission
0 (0%)
9 (45%)
Decision
2 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Kelvin Gastelum60%
Yousri Belgaroui 40%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Kelvin Gastelum a 60% favorite over Yousri Belgaroui in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Kelvin Gastelum holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1693 to 1648, a 45-point edge.

Yousri Belgaroui enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Kelvin Gastelum finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Yousri Belgaroui 80%.

Yousri Belgaroui carries a 8-inch reach advantage.

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