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Combat Edge Intelligence

Paul Elliott vs Shamil Erdogan

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

8-2-0Record13-0-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'2"
76.4"Reach79"
246 lbsWeight205 lbs

What's at stake

Shamil Erdogan is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Paul Elliott carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Paul ElliottNow 1607
If they win+33→ 1640
If they lose-15→ 1592
Shamil ErdoganNow 1738
If they win+10→ 1748
If they lose-22→ 1716

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.

1494 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1528 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Paul ElliottShamil Erdogan
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Win method breakdown

8 (100%)
KO/TKO
8 (62%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (8%)
0 (0%)
Decision
4 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Shamil Erdogan71%
Paul Elliott 29%Elo baseline: 68%

The Combat Edge model makes Shamil Erdogan a 71% favorite over Paul Elliott in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (68%).

Shamil Erdogan holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1738 to 1607, a 131-point edge.

Paul Elliott enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Shamil Erdogan enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Paul Elliott finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Shamil Erdogan 69%.

Paul Elliott and Shamil Erdogan share 1 common opponent: Ryugo Takeuchi.

Shamil Erdogan 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinTKO (Punches) · 2025
Ryugo Takeuchi
WinTKO (Punches) · 2025