Evan Tanner vs Kendall Grove
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
32-8-0Record24-19-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'6"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Hard Knocks KickboxingTeamStraight Rootless Fight Team
What's at stake
Evan Tanner is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Kendall Grove carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+10→ 1662
If they lose-14→ 1638
If they win+14→ 1602
If they lose-10→ 1578
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.
1617 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1619 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Evan TannerKendall Grove
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Evan Tanner53%
Kendall Grove 47%Elo baseline: 59%
The Combat Edge model makes Evan Tanner a 53% favorite over Kendall Grove in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).
Evan Tanner holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1652 to 1588, a 64-point edge.
Evan Tanner finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Kendall Grove 75%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.