Combat Edge Intelligence

Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen

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

15-3-0Record11-5-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'3"Height6'1"
78"Reach74"
261 lbsWeight257 lbs
KHK MMA Team· 1684 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamSpartan MMA

What's at stake

Shamil Gaziev is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Thomas Petersen carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Shamil GazievNow 1730
If they win+11→ 1741
If they lose-21→ 1709
Thomas PetersenNow 1625
If they win+21→ 1646
If they lose-11→ 1614

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.

1650 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1627 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.94
Sig. strikes / min
3.10
46%
Strike accuracy
60%
4.92
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.61
45%
Strike defense
55%
1.06
Takedown avg.
3.01
0%
Takedown accuracy
43%
83%
Takedown defense
88%
0.26
Submission avg.
0.38

Trajectory

Shamil GazievThomas Petersen
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (67%)
KO/TKO
7 (64%)
3 (20%)
Submission
1 (9%)
2 (13%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Shamil Gaziev83%
Thomas Petersen 17%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Shamil Gaziev a 83% favorite over Thomas Petersen in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Shamil Gaziev holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1730 to 1625, a 105-point edge.

Shamil Gaziev finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, Thomas Petersen 73%.

Shamil Gaziev and Thomas Petersen share 1 common opponent: Don'Tale Mayes.

Shamil Gaziev carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2024
Don'Tale Mayes
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025