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Combat Edge Intelligence

Fernando Gonzalez 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

29-20-0Record24-13-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'9"Height6'1"
TBDReach74"
186 lbsWeight185 lbs

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.

Fernando GonzalezNow 1569
If they win+12→ 1581
If they lose-12→ 1557
Nikola DipchikovNow 1570
If they win+16→ 1586
If they lose-16→ 1554

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.

1582 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1615 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.80
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
40%
Strike accuracy
Not available
8.06
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
66%
Strike defense
Not available
0.57
Takedown avg.
Not available
20%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
44%
Takedown defense
Not available
1.15
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Fernando GonzalezNikola Dipchikov
155016002020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (41%)
KO/TKO
20 (83%)
6 (21%)
Submission
1 (4%)
11 (38%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikola Dipchikov58%
Fernando Gonzalez 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikola Dipchikov a 58% favorite over Fernando Gonzalez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1569 vs 1570), separated by just 1 points.

Fernando Gonzalez enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nikola Dipchikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Fernando Gonzalez finishes 62% 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.