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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Jousset vs Zhasulan Akimzhanov

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

10-5-0Record11-5-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height5'7"
75″Reach-
170 lbsWeight157 lbs
City KickboxingTeamArlan MMA Pro Team

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.

Kevin JoussetNow 1609
If they win+16→ 1625
If they lose-16→ 1593
Zhasulan AkimzhanovNow 1608
If they win+16→ 1624
If they lose-16→ 1592

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.

1581 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1498 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.91
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
30%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.72
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
46%
Strike defense
Not available
0.88
Takedown avg.
Not available
50%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
46%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Kevin JoussetZhasulan Akimzhanov
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (40%)
KO/TKO
6 (55%)
1 (10%)
Submission
2 (18%)
5 (50%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Jousset59%
Zhasulan Akimzhanov 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Jousset a 59% favorite over Zhasulan Akimzhanov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1609 vs 1608), separated by just 1 points.

Kevin Jousset enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Zhasulan Akimzhanov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kevin Jousset finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Zhasulan Akimzhanov 73%.

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