Combat Edge Intelligence

Muslim Magomedov vs Wanderlei Silva

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

16-0-0Record35-14-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height5'10"
72"ReachTBD
206 lbsWeight185 lbs
Academy MMATeamWand Fight Team

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.

Muslim MagomedovNow 1762
If they win+15→ 1777
If they lose-17→ 1745
Wanderlei SilvaNow 1751
If they win+12→ 1763
If they lose-12→ 1739

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.

1533 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1683 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.10
TBD
Strike accuracy
32%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.65
TBD
Strike defense
60%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.32
TBD
Takedown accuracy
50%
TBD
Takedown defense
63%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

Muslim MagomedovWanderlei Silva
175020182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

7 (44%)
KO/TKO
27 (77%)
2 (13%)
Submission
1 (3%)
7 (44%)
Decision
7 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Muslim Magomedov76%
Wanderlei Silva 24%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Muslim Magomedov a 76% favorite over Wanderlei Silva in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1762 vs 1751), separated by just 11 points.

Muslim Magomedov enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Wanderlei Silva enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Muslim Magomedov finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Wanderlei Silva 80%.

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