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Combat Edge Intelligence

Nick Maximov vs Rasul 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

15-2-0Record10-0-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'0"Height6'1"
76"Reach73"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Nick Diaz Academy· 1688 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamKHK MMA Team· 1678 avg Elo · 8 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.

Nick MaximovNow 1735
If they win+16→ 1751
If they lose-16→ 1719
Rasul MagomedovNow 1736
If they win+16→ 1752
If they lose-16→ 1720

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.

1596 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1547 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.93
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
45%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
46%
Strike defense
Not available
4.16
Takedown avg.
Not available
41%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
36%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.24
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Nick MaximovRasul Magomedov
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Win method breakdown

4 (27%)
KO/TKO
4 (40%)
4 (27%)
Submission
2 (20%)
7 (47%)
Decision
4 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Nick Maximov52%
Rasul Magomedov 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nick Maximov a 52% favorite over Rasul Magomedov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Rasul Magomedov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1735 vs 1736), separated by just 1 points.

Nick Maximov enters on a 7-fight win streak.

Rasul Magomedov enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Nick Maximov finishes 53% of wins inside the distance, Rasul Magomedov 60%.

Nick Maximov 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.