Combat Edge Intelligence

Matt Schnell vs Ruslan Nazhmudinov

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

17-11-0Record10-2-0
FlyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'8"Height6'2"
70"Reach-
135 lbsWeight205 lbs
Fortis MMATeamSpitfire Gym Berlin· 1618 avg Elo · 6 rated

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.

Matt SchnellNow 1606
If they win+12→ 1618
If they lose-12→ 1594
Ruslan NazhmudinovNow 1600
If they win+16→ 1616
If they lose-16→ 1584

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.

1674 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1505 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.07
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
40%
Strike accuracy
TBD
4.11
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
55%
Strike defense
TBD
0.60
Takedown avg.
TBD
45%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
43%
Takedown defense
TBD
1.21
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Matt SchnellRuslan Nazhmudinov
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (13%)
KO/TKO
4 (44%)
9 (56%)
Submission
1 (11%)
5 (31%)
Decision
4 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Ruslan Nazhmudinov60%
Matt Schnell 40%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Ruslan Nazhmudinov a 60% favorite over Matt Schnell in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Matt Schnell's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1606 vs 1600), separated by just 6 points.

Matt Schnell enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Matt Schnell finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Ruslan Nazhmudinov 56%.

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