Colton Smith 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
7-5-0Record27-9-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'0"
TBDReach73"
170 lbsWeight186 lbs
VanguardTeamPMA Super Martial Arts
What's at stake
Robert Whittaker is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Colton Smith carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+24→ 1585
If they lose-8→ 1553
If they win+6→ 1759
If they lose-18→ 1735
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.
1568 · 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
Colton SmithRobert Whittaker
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Robert Whittaker88%
Colton Smith 12%Elo baseline: 75%
The Combat Edge model makes Robert Whittaker a 88% favorite over Colton Smith in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (75%).
Robert Whittaker holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1753 to 1561, a 192-point edge.
Colton Smith finishes 43% of wins inside the distance, Robert Whittaker 59%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.