Combat Edge Intelligence

Martin Buday vs Ruslan Magomedov

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

16-4-0Record15-3-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'5"Height6'3"
77"Reach78,0"
265 lbsWeight249 lbs
Spartakus Fight GymTeamFight Club Berkut

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.

Martin BudayNow 1700
If they win+16→ 1716
If they lose-16→ 1684
Ruslan MagomedovNow 1697
If they win+16→ 1713
If they lose-16→ 1681

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.

1650 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1600 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.39
Sig. strikes / min
4.02
53%
Strike accuracy
48%
4.49
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.47
56%
Strike defense
66%
0.15
Takedown avg.
0.33
20%
Takedown accuracy
100%
93%
Takedown defense
89%
0.15
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Martin BudayRuslan Magomedov
170017502020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (44%)
KO/TKO
4 (27%)
2 (13%)
Submission
2 (13%)
7 (44%)
Decision
9 (60%)

Combat Edge model read

Martin Buday70%
Ruslan Magomedov 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Martin Buday a 70% favorite over Ruslan Magomedov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1700 vs 1697), separated by just 3 points.

Martin Buday enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ruslan Magomedov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Martin Buday finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Ruslan Magomedov 40%.

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