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Combat Edge Intelligence

Davlet Karataev vs Erik Koch

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

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Erik Koch
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Erik Koch

“The Phoenix”

16-6-0LightweightUFC

1645Solid

Tale of the tape

9-2-0Record16-6-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'10"
69"Reach71,5"
157 lbsWeight155 lbs
Spitfire Gym Berlin· 1608 avg Elo · 9 ratedTeamRoufusport· 1685 avg Elo · 8 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.

Davlet KarataevNow 1645
If they win+16→ 1661
If they lose-16→ 1629
Erik KochNow 1645
If they win+12→ 1657
If they lose-12→ 1633

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.

1501 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1634 · 10 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
42%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.82
Not available
Strike defense
47%
Not available
Takedown avg.
1.02
Not available
Takedown accuracy
43%
Not available
Takedown defense
82%
Not available
Submission avg.
1.02

Trajectory

Davlet KarataevErik Koch
155016001650201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (67%)
KO/TKO
4 (25%)
2 (22%)
Submission
8 (50%)
1 (11%)
Decision
4 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Erik Koch61%
Davlet Karataev 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Erik Koch a 61% favorite over Davlet Karataev in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Davlet Karataev's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1645 vs 1645), separated by just 0 points.

Davlet Karataev enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Davlet Karataev finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Erik Koch 75%.

Erik Koch carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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