Combat Edge Intelligence

Kyung Ho Kang vs Muin Gafurov

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

19-11-0Record20-7-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'9"Height5'7"
73"Reach68"
136 lbsWeight136 lbs
Busan Team MADTeamTaj-Fighter

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.

Kyung Ho KangNow 1651
If they win+12→ 1663
If they lose-12→ 1639
Muin GafurovNow 1660
If they win+16→ 1676
If they lose-16→ 1644

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.

1649 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1642 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.13
Sig. strikes / min
2.89
48%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.21
54%
Strike defense
53%
1.97
Takedown avg.
1.47
50%
Takedown accuracy
26%
68%
Takedown defense
70%
0.77
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kyung Ho KangMuin Gafurov
165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (11%)
KO/TKO
10 (50%)
12 (63%)
Submission
7 (35%)
5 (26%)
Decision
3 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Muin Gafurov66%
Kyung Ho Kang 34%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Muin Gafurov a 66% favorite over Kyung Ho Kang in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1651 vs 1660), separated by just 9 points.

Kyung Ho Kang enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kyung Ho Kang finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Muin Gafurov 85%.

Kyung Ho Kang and Muin Gafurov share 1 common opponent: John Castañeda.

Kyung Ho Kang carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision - Unanimous · 2023
John Castañeda
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2023