Combat Edge Intelligence

Ricky Simón vs Sanzhar Zakirov

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

22-7-1Record16-0-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'6"Height5'7"
69"Reach71"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
American Top Team PortlandTeamKhaturaev Team

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.

Ricky SimónNow 1734
If they win+12→ 1746
If they lose-12→ 1722
Sanzhar ZakirovNow 1736
If they win+16→ 1752
If they lose-16→ 1720

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.

1711 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1513 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.04
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
43%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.85
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
61%
Strike defense
TBD
4.66
Takedown avg.
TBD
42%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
77%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.28
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Ricky SimónSanzhar Zakirov
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Win method breakdown

7 (32%)
KO/TKO
6 (38%)
4 (18%)
Submission
4 (25%)
11 (50%)
Decision
6 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Sanzhar Zakirov60%
Ricky Simón 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Sanzhar Zakirov a 60% favorite over Ricky Simón in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1734 vs 1736), separated by just 2 points.

Sanzhar Zakirov enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Ricky Simón finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Sanzhar Zakirov 63%.

Sanzhar Zakirov carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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