Combat Edge Intelligence

Rasul Magomedov vs Sullivan Cauley

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

9-0-0Record8-2-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
73"Reach76"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
KHK MMA TeamTeamDan's Gym

What's at stake

Rasul Magomedov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Sullivan Cauley carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Rasul MagomedovNow 1699
If they win+14→ 1713
If they lose-18→ 1681
Sullivan CauleyNow 1647
If they win+18→ 1665
If they lose-14→ 1633

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.

1521 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1566 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
TBD
Strike accuracy
TBD
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
TBD
Strike defense
TBD
TBD
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
TBD
Takedown defense
TBD
TBD
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Rasul MagomedovSullivan Cauley
15501600165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (44%)
KO/TKO
6 (75%)
2 (22%)
Submission
1 (13%)
3 (33%)
Decision
1 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Rasul Magomedov63%
Sullivan Cauley 37%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Rasul Magomedov a 63% favorite over Sullivan Cauley in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Rasul Magomedov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1699 to 1647, a 52-point edge.

Rasul Magomedov enters on a 8-fight win streak.

Rasul Magomedov finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Sullivan Cauley 88%.

Sullivan Cauley 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.