Combat Edge Intelligence

Brendan Allen vs Karl Roberson

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

27-7-0Record9-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
75"Reach74"
185 lbsWeight184 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamKiller B Combat Sports Academy

What's at stake

Brendan Allen is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +5 while a loss costs more — Karl Roberson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brendan AllenNow 1818
If they win+5→ 1823
If they lose-19→ 1799
Karl RobersonNow 1607
If they win+25→ 1632
If they lose-7→ 1600

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.

1734 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1670 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.59
Sig. strikes / min
2.57
53%
Strike accuracy
52%
3.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.42
47%
Strike defense
58%
1.56
Takedown avg.
0.72
42%
Takedown accuracy
40%
57%
Takedown defense
43%
1.14
Submission avg.
0.54

Trajectory

Brendan AllenKarl Roberson
1600170018002020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (22%)
KO/TKO
2 (22%)
14 (52%)
Submission
4 (44%)
7 (26%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Brendan Allen92%
Karl Roberson 8%Elo baseline: 77%

The Combat Edge model makes Brendan Allen a 92% favorite over Karl Roberson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (77%).

Brendan Allen holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1818 to 1607, a 211-point edge.

Brendan Allen enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Karl Roberson enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Brendan Allen finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Karl Roberson 67%.

Brendan Allen and Karl Roberson share 1 common opponent: Marvin Vettori.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025
Marvin Vettori
LossSubmission · 2020