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Combat Edge Intelligence

Corey McLaughlin vs Rob Whiteford

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Rob Whiteford

“The Hammer”

17-5-0FeatherweightPFL

1508Average

Tale of the tape

2-2-0Record17-5-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'10"Height5'9"
-Reach69.00
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Fight Academy Ireland· 1583 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamDinky Ninjas

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.

Corey McLaughlinNow 1506
If they win+24→ 1530
If they lose-24→ 1482
Rob WhitefordNow 1508
If they win+24→ 1532
If they lose-24→ 1484

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.

1514 · 4 fightsPre-fight Elo1598 · 5 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
2.33
Not available
Strike accuracy
47%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.99
Not available
Strike defense
63%
Not available
Takedown avg.
1.90
Not available
Takedown accuracy
30%
Not available
Takedown defense
45%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Corey McLaughlinRob Whiteford
150015502014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (50%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (6%)
1 (50%)
Decision
8 (47%)

Combat Edge model read

Corey McLaughlin51%
Rob Whiteford 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Corey McLaughlin a 51% favorite over Rob Whiteford in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Rob Whiteford's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1506 vs 1508), separated by just 2 points.

Rob Whiteford enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Rob Whiteford 53%.

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