Combat Edge Intelligence

Magomed Sardalov vs Steven Nguyen

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

11-2-0Record10-2-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'7"Height5'11"
-Reach73"
137 lbsWeight145 lbs
Fight Club Akhmat· 1684 avg Elo · 22 ratedTeamFortis 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.

Magomed SardalovNow 1668
If they win+16→ 1684
If they lose-16→ 1652
Steven NguyenNow 1670
If they win+16→ 1686
If they lose-16→ 1654

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.

1522 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1550 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
7.15
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Strike accuracy
40%
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.36
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Strike defense
61%
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Takedown avg.
0.28
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Takedown accuracy
100%
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Takedown defense
85%
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Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Magomed SardalovSteven Nguyen
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (45%)
KO/TKO
5 (50%)
2 (18%)
Submission
3 (30%)
4 (36%)
Decision
2 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Steven Nguyen55%
Magomed Sardalov 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Steven Nguyen a 55% favorite over Magomed Sardalov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1668 vs 1670), separated by just 2 points.

Magomed Sardalov enters on a 8-fight win streak.

Magomed Sardalov finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Steven Nguyen 80%.

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