Combat Edge Intelligence

Nicolae Negumereanu vs Saparbeg Safarov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

Compare any two fighters →

Tale of the tape

13-2-0Record0-0-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionTBD
6'0"HeightTBD
78"Reach41.50
206 lbsWeightTBD
Korona Sports CentreTeamTBD

What's at stake

Nicolae Negumereanu is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Saparbeg Safarov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Nicolae NegumereanuNow 1682
If they win+9→ 1691
If they lose-23→ 1659
Saparbeg SafarovNow 1519
If they win+35→ 1554
If they lose-13→ 1506

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.

1551 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1654 · 5 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.58
Sig. strikes / min
4.03
41%
Strike accuracy
48%
5.56
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.96
39%
Strike defense
48%
1.02
Takedown avg.
2.52
29%
Takedown accuracy
42%
63%
Takedown defense
33%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Nicolae NegumereanuSaparbeg Safarov
150015501600165017002019202020212022

Win method breakdown

8 (62%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
3 (23%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (15%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Nicolae Negumereanu73%
Saparbeg Safarov 27%Elo baseline: 72%

The Combat Edge model makes Nicolae Negumereanu a 73% favorite over Saparbeg Safarov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (72%).

Nicolae Negumereanu holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1682 to 1519, a 163-point edge.

Nicolae Negumereanu finishes 85% of wins inside the distance.

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