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Combat Edge Intelligence

Muslim Salikhov vs Tahir Abdullayev

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

22-7-0Record20-3-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'8"
70″Reach73"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs

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 SalikhovNow 1730
If they win+12→ 1742
If they lose-12→ 1718
Tahir AbdullayevNow 1730
If they win+16→ 1746
If they lose-16→ 1714

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.

1706 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1520 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.37
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
50%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.96
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
62%
Strike defense
Not available
1.07
Takedown avg.
Not available
0%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
72%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Muslim SalikhovTahir Abdullayev
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (68%)
KO/TKO
11 (55%)
2 (9%)
Submission
7 (35%)
5 (23%)
Decision
2 (10%)

Combat Edge model read

Muslim Salikhov65%
Tahir Abdullayev 35%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Muslim Salikhov a 65% favorite over Tahir Abdullayev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1730 vs 1730), separated by just 0 points.

Muslim Salikhov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Tahir Abdullayev enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Muslim Salikhov finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Tahir Abdullayev 90%.

Tahir Abdullayev carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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