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Combat Edge Intelligence

Shamil Gamzatov vs Thiago Santos

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

14-2-0Record22-13-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'2"
76"Reach 76"
205 lbsWeight241 lbs

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 GamzatovNow 1669
If they win+16→ 1685
If they lose-16→ 1653
Thiago SantosNow 1674
If they win+12→ 1686
If they lose-12→ 1662

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.

1578 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1727 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

5.35
Sig. strikes / min
3.72
48%
Strike accuracy
48%
3.46
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.57
52%
Strike defense
54%
0
Takedown avg.
0.88
0%
Takedown accuracy
33%
50%
Takedown defense
66%
0
Submission avg.
0.06

Trajectory

Shamil GamzatovThiago Santos
16501700202320242025

Win method breakdown

5 (36%)
KO/TKO
15 (68%)
5 (36%)
Submission
1 (5%)
4 (29%)
Decision
6 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Thiago Santos63%
Shamil Gamzatov 37%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Thiago Santos a 63% favorite over Shamil Gamzatov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1669 vs 1674), separated by just 5 points.

Shamil Gamzatov enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Thiago Santos enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Shamil Gamzatov finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Thiago Santos 73%.

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