Combat Edge Intelligence

Shamil Abdulaev vs Vitor Belfort

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

16-2-0Record26-14-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'0"
-Reach74,0"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Universal FightersTeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Shamil AbdulaevNow 1719
If they win+16→ 1735
If they lose-16→ 1703
Vitor BelfortNow 1719
If they win+12→ 1731
If they lose-12→ 1707

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.

1553 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1754 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.59
TBD
Strike accuracy
46%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.83
TBD
Strike defense
51%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.02
TBD
Takedown accuracy
60%
TBD
Takedown defense
54%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.61

Trajectory

Shamil AbdulaevVitor Belfort
1700175020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (50%)
KO/TKO
18 (69%)
1 (6%)
Submission
3 (12%)
7 (44%)
Decision
5 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Shamil Abdulaev73%
Vitor Belfort 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Shamil Abdulaev a 73% favorite over Vitor Belfort in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1719 vs 1719), separated by just 0 points.

Shamil Abdulaev finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Vitor Belfort 81%.

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