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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kody Steele vs Levan Khabalaev

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

8-1-0Record7-0-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height6'2"
71"Reach74"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Syndicate MMATeamLongo's MMA

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.

Kody SteeleNow 1659
If they win+24→ 1683
If they lose-24→ 1635
Levan KhabalaevNow 1659
If they win+24→ 1683
If they lose-24→ 1635

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.

1532 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1549 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.85
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
33%
Strike accuracy
Not available
6.20
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
52%
Strike defense
Not available
1.07
Takedown avg.
Not available
13%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
100%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.53
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Kody SteeleLevan Khabalaev
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (50%)
KO/TKO
5 (71%)
2 (25%)
Submission
1 (14%)
2 (25%)
Decision
1 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

Levan Khabalaev67%
Kody Steele 33%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Levan Khabalaev a 67% favorite over Kody Steele in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Kody Steele's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1659 vs 1659), separated by just 0 points.

Levan Khabalaev enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Kody Steele finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Levan Khabalaev 86%.

Levan Khabalaev carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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