Combat Edge Intelligence

Aleksander Emelianenko vs Ante Delija

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Ante Delija
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Ante Delija

“Walking Trouble”

26-8-0HeavyweightUFC

1700Good

Tale of the tape

28-9-1Record26-8-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'5"
TBDReach79"
256 lbsWeight244 lbs
AE TeamTeamCro Cop Top Team

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.

Aleksander EmelianenkoNow 1703
If they win+12→ 1715
If they lose-12→ 1691
Ante DelijaNow 1700
If they win+12→ 1712
If they lose-12→ 1688

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.

1554 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.28
TBD
Strike accuracy
38%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.95
TBD
Strike defense
53%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
0%
TBD
Takedown defense
75%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Aleksander EmelianenkoAnte Delija
1700202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

20 (71%)
KO/TKO
13 (50%)
5 (18%)
Submission
6 (23%)
3 (11%)
Decision
7 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Ante Delija72%
Aleksander Emelianenko 28%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ante Delija a 72% favorite over Aleksander Emelianenko in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Aleksander Emelianenko's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1703 vs 1700), separated by just 3 points.

Aleksander Emelianenko enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ante Delija enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Aleksander Emelianenko finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Ante Delija 73%.

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