Combat Edge Intelligence

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Ruslan Shamilov

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

14-6-1Record18-5-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'5"Height6'1"
83"Reach-
205 lbsWeight207 lbs
Fortis MMATeamTBD

What's at stake

Ruslan Shamilov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Kennedy Nzechukwu carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kennedy NzechukwuNow 1685
If they win+17→ 1702
If they lose-15→ 1670
Ruslan ShamilovNow 1708
If they win+15→ 1723
If they lose-17→ 1691

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.

1646 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1545 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.96
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
47%
Strike accuracy
TBD
4.58
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
51%
Strike defense
TBD
0.50
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
80%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.20
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Kennedy NzechukwuRuslan Shamilov
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Win method breakdown

10 (71%)
KO/TKO
8 (44%)
1 (7%)
Submission
6 (33%)
3 (21%)
Decision
4 (22%)

Combat Edge model read

Ruslan Shamilov66%
Kennedy Nzechukwu 34%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Ruslan Shamilov a 66% favorite over Kennedy Nzechukwu in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Ruslan Shamilov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1708 to 1685, a 23-point edge.

Ruslan Shamilov enters on a 7-fight win streak.

Kennedy Nzechukwu finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Ruslan Shamilov 78%.

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