Cihad Akipa vs Erik Koch
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
12-2-0Record16-6-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'3"Height5'10"
78.7"Reach71,5"
171 lbsWeight155 lbs
Elite Fighters GermanyTeamRoufusport· 1700 avg Elo · 7 rated
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.
If they win+16→ 1659
If they lose-16→ 1627
If they win+12→ 1656
If they lose-12→ 1632
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.
1476 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1634 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Cihad AkipaErik Koch
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Cihad Akipa63%
Erik Koch 37%Elo baseline: 50%
The Combat Edge model makes Cihad Akipa a 63% favorite over Erik Koch in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Erik Koch's way (50%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1643 vs 1644), separated by just 1 points.
Cihad Akipa enters on a 6-fight win streak.
Cihad Akipa finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Erik Koch 75%.
Cihad Akipa 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.