Combat Edge Intelligence

Laureano Staropoli vs Muslim Salikhov

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

13-6-0Record22-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height5'11"
71,5"Reach70″
176 lbsWeight170 lbs
Chute Boxe Diego LimaTeamFighting Eagle

What's at stake

Muslim Salikhov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Laureano Staropoli carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Laureano StaropoliNow 1633
If they win+21→ 1654
If they lose-11→ 1622
Muslim SalikhovNow 1745
If they win+8→ 1753
If they lose-16→ 1729

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.

1634 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1708 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.31
Sig. strikes / min
3.37
34%
Strike accuracy
50%
3.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.96
54%
Strike defense
62%
0.83
Takedown avg.
1.07
26%
Takedown accuracy
32%
48%
Takedown defense
72%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Laureano StaropoliMuslim Salikhov
1600165017001750202320242025

Win method breakdown

7 (54%)
KO/TKO
15 (68%)
2 (15%)
Submission
2 (9%)
4 (31%)
Decision
5 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Muslim Salikhov70%
Laureano Staropoli 30%Elo baseline: 66%

The Combat Edge model makes Muslim Salikhov a 70% favorite over Laureano Staropoli in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (66%).

Muslim Salikhov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1745 to 1633, a 112-point edge.

Laureano Staropoli enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Laureano Staropoli finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Muslim Salikhov 77%.

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