Clint Hester 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
11-6-0Record27-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
77,0"Reach73"
205 lbsWeight186 lbs
What's at stake
Robert Whittaker is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +5 while a loss costs more — Clint Hester carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+25→ 1561
If they lose-7→ 1529
If they win+5→ 1758
If they lose-19→ 1734
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.
1559 · 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.
Elo Trajectory
Clint HesterRobert Whittaker
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Robert Whittaker87%
Clint Hester 13%Elo baseline: 78%
The Combat Edge model makes Robert Whittaker a 87% favorite over Clint Hester in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (78%).
Robert Whittaker holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1753 to 1536, a 217-point edge.
Clint Hester enters on a 4-fight loss streak.
Clint Hester finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Robert Whittaker 59%.
Clint Hester carries a 4-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.