Evan Tanner vs Valeri Ignatov
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
32-8-0Record1-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'0"Height5'9"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight191 lbs
Hard Knocks KickboxingTeamShamrock 2000
What's at stake
Evan Tanner is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Valeri Ignatov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+6→ 1658
If they lose-18→ 1634
If they win+36→ 1502
If they lose-12→ 1454
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 Elo1626 · 2 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Evan TannerValeri Ignatov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Evan Tanner71%
Valeri Ignatov 29%Elo baseline: 74%
The Combat Edge model makes Evan Tanner a 71% favorite over Valeri Ignatov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (74%).
Evan Tanner holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1652 to 1466, a 186-point edge.
Valeri Ignatov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Evan Tanner finishes 91% of wins inside the distance.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.