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Combat Edge Intelligence

Bogdan Guskov vs Robert Whittaker

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

18-4-1Record27-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
76"Reach73"
205 lbsWeight186 lbs
GOR MMA· 1696 avg Elo · 6 ratedTeamPMA Super Martial Arts

What's at stake

Robert Whittaker is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Bogdan Guskov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Bogdan GuskovNow 1719
If they win+18→ 1737
If they lose-14→ 1705
Robert WhittakerNow 1753
If they win+11→ 1764
If they lose-13→ 1740

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.

1628 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1755 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.87
Sig. strikes / min
4.39
51%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.40
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.36
50%
Strike defense
60%
0
Takedown avg.
0.73
Not available
Takedown accuracy
10%
50%
Takedown defense
82%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Bogdan GuskovRobert Whittaker
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (83%)
KO/TKO
11 (41%)
3 (17%)
Submission
5 (19%)
0 (0%)
Decision
11 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Robert Whittaker63%
Bogdan Guskov 37%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Robert Whittaker a 63% favorite over Bogdan Guskov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Robert Whittaker holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1753 to 1719, a 34-point edge.

Bogdan Guskov finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Robert Whittaker 59%.

Bogdan Guskov and Robert Whittaker share 1 common opponent: Nikita Krylov.

Bogdan Guskov carries a 3-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)

WinKO · 2025
Nikita Krylov
WinTKO · 2026