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Nursulton RuziboevWINNER
Nursulton
Ruziboev
2-1UFC
31 yrsElo 1556
VS
Eric McConico
Eric
McConico
34 yrsElo 1477UFC debut
Final: Nursulton Ruziboev by KO/TKO Punch
Who wins
Claude
65%
Ruziboev
GPT
75%
Ruziboev
Elo
61%
Ruziboev
1556 vs 1477
Tale of the tapeUFC averages
6'5" Height 6'0"
76" Reach 77"
Orthodox Stance Southpaw
2.38 Landed / min 2.92
2.68 Absorbed / minlower better 3.05
46% Strike accuracy 46%
49% Strike defense 45%
1.36 Takedowns / 15 0.64
80% TD accuracy 100%
33% TD defense 68%
0.3 Subs / 15 n/a
Small sample: Eric McConico, 0 UFC fights.
How it ends
Claude: KO/TKO 55%Claude: Submission 10%Claude: Decision 35%
55%KO/TKO
Claude calls KO/TKO, Round 2
KO/TKO 55%Submission 10%Decision 35%
GPT: KO/TKO 70%GPT: Submission 10%GPT: Decision 20%
70%KO/TKO
GPT calls KO/TKO, Round 2
KO/TKO 70%Submission 10%Decision 20%
Formnewest first
Nursulton Ruziboev329 days out
W
Sedriques Dumas
KO/TKO · 2024-03-30
L
Joaquin Buckley
U-DEC · 2023-12-16
W
Brunno Ferreira
KO/TKO · 2023-07-01
Eric McConico
No UFC fights
Why
Claude
Nursulton Ruziboev
65% · KO/TKO
  • Ruziboev's 6'5" frame provides significant striking range advantage
  • 100% takedown accuracy indicates phase control ability
  • Recent KO wins demonstrate legitimate finishing power at 185
  • Orthodox vs Southpaw matchup favors Ruziboev's proven striking game
Write-up

Ruziboev's significant height/reach advantage (6'5" with 76" reach) combined with proven KO power (2 KO wins in last 4 fights) presents major challenges for McConico's UFC debut. Ruziboev's 2.5 SLPM and 43% striking accuracy suggest effective range control despite defensive vulnerabilities.

GPT
Nursulton Ruziboev
75% · KO/TKO
  • Ruziboev's striking volume and accuracy
  • Ruziboev's takedown accuracy
  • Recent form of Ruziboev
  • Lack of data for McConico
Write-up

Ruziboev's striking volume and accuracy give him a significant edge in this matchup. His takedown accuracy of 100% also suggests he may be able to control the fight on the ground if needed. McConico's lack of data makes it hard to predict his performance, but Ruziboev's recent form suggests he is on an upward trend.