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Ramiz Brahimaj vs Austin Vanderford

Welterweight · Prelims · UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2

FINAL: Ramiz Brahimaj by SUB Guillotine Choke
Ramiz Brahimaj
Ramiz Brahimaj
Age 32 · Elo 1469
LLWLW
321 days since last fight
vs
Austin Vanderford
Austin Vanderford
Age 35 · Elo 1495*
W
223 days since last fight

Who wins, by source

Ramiz BrahimajAustin Vanderford
Claude Claude: Ramiz Brahimaj 35% Claude: Austin Vanderford 65% 35% 65% GPT GPT: Ramiz Brahimaj 32% GPT: Austin Vanderford 68% 32% 68% Elo Elo: Ramiz Brahimaj 46% Elo: Austin Vanderford 54% 46% 54%

Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.

Tale of the tape

Ramiz BrahimajAustin Vanderford
Strikes landed / min Ramiz Brahimaj Strikes landed / min: 2.29 2.29 Austin Vanderford Strikes landed / min: 3.90 3.90 Strikes absorbed / min Ramiz Brahimaj Strikes absorbed / min: 3.27 3.27 Austin Vanderford Strikes absorbed / min: 5.19 5.19 Striking accuracy Ramiz Brahimaj Striking accuracy: 48% 48% Austin Vanderford Striking accuracy: 52% 52% Striking defense Ramiz Brahimaj Striking defense: 47% 47% Austin Vanderford Striking defense: 45% 45% Takedowns / 15 min Ramiz Brahimaj Takedowns / 15 min: 1.99 1.99 Austin Vanderford Takedowns / 15 min: no data - Takedown defense Ramiz Brahimaj Takedown defense: 44% 44% Austin Vanderford Takedown defense: 100% 100% Sub attempts / 15 min Ramiz Brahimaj Sub attempts / 15 min: 1.6 1.6 Austin Vanderford Sub attempts / 15 min: 1.9 1.9

Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.

How it ends

KO/TKOSubmissionDecision
Claude Claude: KO/TKO 20% 20% Claude: Submission 25% 25% Claude: Decision 55% 55%GPT GPT: KO/TKO 18% 18% GPT: Submission 22% 22% GPT: Decision 60% 60%

Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.

The analysis

Claude
Austin Vanderford by Decision, 65% confidence

Vanderford enters with superior striking metrics across the board - better accuracy (52% vs 41%), higher volume (3.9 vs 1.74 SLPM), and perfect takedown defense (100%). Brahimaj is on a brutal 4-fight losing streak with consistency issues. While Brahimaj averages 1.6 submissions per fight, Vanderford's 100% TDD and 1.9 submission average suggests strong grappling defense. The 2-inch reach advantage for Vanderford combined with his volume striking should control range. Brahimaj's poor recent form and defensive liabilities make him vulnerable to Vanderford's consistent pressure.

GPT
Austin Vanderford by Decision, 68% confidence

Vanderford has a significant edge in striking output (3.9 SLPM vs. 1.74 for Brahimaj) and striking accuracy (52% vs. 41%), though both absorb more than they land. Vanderford's takedown defense (100%) should nullify Brahimaj's grappling entries, forcing exchanges where Vanderford's volume and accuracy favor him. While both fighters show submission ability, Vanderford's higher submission average (1.9 vs. 1.6) and perfect takedown defense further tilt the matchup in his favor over three rounds.