Combat Edge Intelligence

Preston Parsons vs Zhasulan Akimzhanov

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

11-6-0Record11-5-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'7"
71"Reach-
170 lbsWeight157 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.

Preston ParsonsNow 1610
If they win+16→ 1626
If they lose-16→ 1594
Zhasulan AkimzhanovNow 1611
If they win+16→ 1627
If they lose-16→ 1595

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.

1595 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1504 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.50
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
52%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
55%
Strike defense
TBD
3.53
Takedown avg.
TBD
37%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
71%
Takedown defense
TBD
2.35
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Preston ParsonsZhasulan Akimzhanov
160016502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
6 (55%)
9 (82%)
Submission
2 (18%)
2 (18%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Zhasulan Akimzhanov51%
Preston Parsons 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Zhasulan Akimzhanov a 51% favorite over Preston Parsons in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1610 vs 1611), separated by just 1 points.

Preston Parsons enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Zhasulan Akimzhanov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Preston Parsons finishes 82% of wins inside the distance, Zhasulan Akimzhanov 73%.

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