Combat Edge Intelligence

Rami Hamed vs Zak Ottow

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

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Rami Hamed
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Rami Hamed

“The Russian”

12-3-0WelterweightFFP

1659Good
Zak Ottow
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Zak Ottow

“The Barbarian”

20-8-0WelterweightXMMA

1660Good

Tale of the tape

12-3-0Record20-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height5'11"
TBDReach40,5"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
MMA MastersTeamPura Vida BJJ

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.

Rami HamedNow 1659
If they win+16→ 1675
If they lose-16→ 1643
Zak OttowNow 1660
If they win+12→ 1672
If they lose-12→ 1648

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.

1525 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1619 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.87
Sig. strikes / min
2.63
51%
Strike accuracy
37%
3.40
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.73
50%
Strike defense
59%
0
Takedown avg.
0.97
TBD
Takedown accuracy
29%
50%
Takedown defense
57%
0
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Rami HamedZak Ottow
16502021202220232024

Win method breakdown

8 (67%)
KO/TKO
3 (15%)
1 (8%)
Submission
12 (60%)
3 (25%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Rami Hamed53%
Zak Ottow 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Rami Hamed a 53% favorite over Zak Ottow in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Zak Ottow's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1659 vs 1660), separated by just 1 points.

Rami Hamed enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Rami Hamed finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Zak Ottow 75%.

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