Combat Edge Intelligence

Danny Silva vs Giga Chikadze

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

11-2-0Record15-6-0
LightweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'11"Height6'0"
70"Reach 74"
149 lbsWeight145 lbs
CSWTeamKings MMA

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.

Danny SilvaNow 1690
If they win+16→ 1706
If they lose-16→ 1674
Giga ChikadzeNow 1687
If they win+16→ 1703
If they lose-16→ 1671

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.

1586 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1695 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

6.67
Sig. strikes / min
3.75
55%
Strike accuracy
43%
7.47
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.47
61%
Strike defense
60%
2
Takedown avg.
0.18
33%
Takedown accuracy
33%
82%
Takedown defense
66%
0.25
Submission avg.
0.18

Trajectory

Danny SilvaGiga Chikadze
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (55%)
KO/TKO
9 (60%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (7%)
5 (45%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Danny Silva63%
Giga Chikadze 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Danny Silva a 63% favorite over Giga Chikadze in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1690 vs 1687), separated by just 3 points.

Giga Chikadze enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Danny Silva finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Giga Chikadze 67%.

Danny Silva and Giga Chikadze share 1 common opponent: Kevin Vallejos.

Giga Chikadze 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.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025
Kevin Vallejos
LossKO · 2025