Combat Edge Intelligence

Brad Tavares 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

21-12-0Record27-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'0"
74"Reach73"
185 lbsWeight186 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamPMA Super Martial Arts

What's at stake

Robert Whittaker is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Brad Tavares carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brad TavaresNow 1698
If they win+14→ 1712
If they lose-10→ 1688
Robert WhittakerNow 1752
If they win+10→ 1762
If they lose-14→ 1738

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.

1695 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1753 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.41
Sig. strikes / min
4.39
44%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.36
55%
Strike defense
60%
0.70
Takedown avg.
0.73
25%
Takedown accuracy
10%
80%
Takedown defense
82%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Brad TavaresRobert Whittaker
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (24%)
KO/TKO
11 (41%)
2 (10%)
Submission
5 (19%)
14 (67%)
Decision
11 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Robert Whittaker71%
Brad Tavares 29%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Robert Whittaker a 71% favorite over Brad Tavares in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Robert Whittaker holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1752 to 1698, a 54-point edge.

Brad Tavares enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brad Tavares finishes 33% of wins inside the distance, Robert Whittaker 59%.

Brad Tavares and Robert Whittaker share 1 common opponent: Dricus Du Plessis.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2022
Dricus Du Plessis
LossKO/TKO · 2023