Darren Elkins 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
29-13-0Record15-6-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'10"Height6'0"
71"Reach 74"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Duneland Vale TudoTeamKings MMA· 1672 avg Elo · 7 rated
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.
If they win+12→ 1697
If they lose-12→ 1673
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.
1658 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1695 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Darren ElkinsGiga Chikadze
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Darren Elkins51%
Giga Chikadze 49%Elo baseline: 50%
The Combat Edge model makes Darren Elkins a 51% favorite over Giga Chikadze in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Giga Chikadze's way (50%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1685 vs 1687), separated by just 2 points.
Darren Elkins enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Giga Chikadze enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
Darren Elkins finishes 52% of wins inside the distance, Giga Chikadze 67%.
Darren Elkins and Giga Chikadze share 1 common opponent: Cub Swanson.
Giga Chikadze carries a 3-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.