Dakota Linger vs Vlad Panin
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
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.
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model makes Vlad Panin a 53% favorite over Dakota Linger in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Dakota Linger's way (50%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1500 vs 1500), separated by just 0 points.
Dakota Linger finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Vlad Panin 67%.
Vlad Panin carries a 5-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.