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Combat Edge Intelligence

Long Xiao 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

27-12-0Record20-7-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'7"
70"Reach68"
136 lbsWeight136 lbs

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.

Long XiaoNow 1667
If they win+12→ 1679
If they lose-12→ 1655
Muin GafurovNow 1668
If they win+16→ 1684
If they lose-16→ 1652

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.

1630 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1653 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

5.06
Sig. strikes / min
2.89
47%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.85
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.21
50%
Strike defense
53%
0.74
Takedown avg.
1.47
11%
Takedown accuracy
26%
82%
Takedown defense
70%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Long XiaoMuin Gafurov
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Win method breakdown

5 (19%)
KO/TKO
10 (50%)
9 (33%)
Submission
7 (35%)
13 (48%)
Decision
3 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Long Xiao52%
Muin Gafurov 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Long Xiao a 52% favorite over Muin Gafurov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Muin Gafurov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1667 vs 1668), separated by just 1 points.

Long Xiao enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Long Xiao finishes 52% of wins inside the distance, Muin Gafurov 85%.

Long Xiao carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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