Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Shlemenko vs Reinier de Ridder

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

68-17-1Record21-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'11"Height6'4"
70"Reach 78"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Storm Shlemenko Fight TeamTeamCombat Brothers

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.

Alexander ShlemenkoNow 1750
If they win+12→ 1762
If they lose-12→ 1738
Reinier de RidderNow 1752
If they win+16→ 1768
If they lose-16→ 1736

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.

1563 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1716 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.47
TBD
Strike accuracy
49%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.36
TBD
Strike defense
47%
TBD
Takedown avg.
2.56
TBD
Takedown accuracy
10%
TBD
Takedown defense
40%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.55

Trajectory

Alexander ShlemenkoReinier de Ridder
170017501800202420252026

Win method breakdown

35 (51%)
KO/TKO
5 (24%)
13 (19%)
Submission
13 (62%)
20 (29%)
Decision
3 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

Reinier de Ridder60%
Alexander Shlemenko 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Reinier de Ridder a 60% favorite over Alexander Shlemenko in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1750 vs 1752), separated by just 2 points.

Reinier de Ridder enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Alexander Shlemenko finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Reinier de Ridder 86%.

Reinier de Ridder carries a 8-inch reach advantage.

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