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Combat Edge Intelligence

Rafael Xavier 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

15-9-0Record10-0-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
78"Reach73"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Sayyato Performance GymTeamKHK MMA Team· 1678 avg Elo · 8 rated

What's at stake

Rasul Magomedov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Rafael Xavier carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Rafael XavierNow 1603
If they win+22→ 1625
If they lose-10→ 1593
Rasul MagomedovNow 1736
If they win+10→ 1746
If they lose-22→ 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.

1532 · 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.

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Trajectory

Rafael XavierRasul Magomedov
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Win method breakdown

11 (73%)
KO/TKO
4 (40%)
2 (13%)
Submission
2 (20%)
2 (13%)
Decision
4 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Rasul Magomedov77%
Rafael Xavier 23%Elo baseline: 68%

The Combat Edge model makes Rasul Magomedov a 77% favorite over Rafael Xavier in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (68%).

Rasul Magomedov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1736 to 1603, a 133-point edge.

Rasul Magomedov enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Rafael Xavier finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, Rasul Magomedov 60%.

Rafael Xavier carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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