Combat Edge Intelligence

Michael Chandler vs Tofiq Musayev

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

23-11-0Record24-6-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'10"
71"Reach69"
156 lbsWeight155 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamOrion Fight Club

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.

Michael ChandlerNow 1732
If they win+12→ 1744
If they lose-12→ 1720
Tofiq MusayevNow 1734
If they win+12→ 1746
If they lose-12→ 1722

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.

1772 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1672 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.04
Sig. strikes / min
1.84
50%
Strike accuracy
46%
4.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.74
43%
Strike defense
51%
1.96
Takedown avg.
2.30
41%
Takedown accuracy
60%
62%
Takedown defense
50%
0.56
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Michael ChandlerTofiq Musayev
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (48%)
KO/TKO
19 (79%)
7 (30%)
Submission
2 (8%)
5 (22%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Tofiq Musayev61%
Michael Chandler 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Tofiq Musayev a 61% favorite over Michael Chandler in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1732 vs 1734), separated by just 2 points.

Michael Chandler enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Tofiq Musayev enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Michael Chandler finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Tofiq Musayev 88%.

Michael Chandler and Tofiq Musayev share 1 common opponent: Sidney Outlaw.

Michael Chandler 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinKO (Right Cross) · 2019
Sidney Outlaw
WinTKO (Punches) · 2022