Combat Edge Intelligence

Emerson Richard vs Nikola Dipchikov

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

8-5-0Record24-13-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'10"Height6'1"
-Reach74"
176 lbsWeight185 lbs
FTBHTeam

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.

Emerson RichardNow 1554
If they win+16→ 1570
If they lose-16→ 1538
Nikola DipchikovNow 1557
If they win+16→ 1573
If they lose-16→ 1541

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.

1493 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1592 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Emerson RichardNikola Dipchikov
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Win method breakdown

7 (88%)
KO/TKO
20 (83%)
1 (13%)
Submission
1 (4%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikola Dipchikov70%
Emerson Richard 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikola Dipchikov a 70% favorite over Emerson Richard in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1554 vs 1557), separated by just 3 points.

Nikola Dipchikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Emerson Richard finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Nikola Dipchikov 88%.

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