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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ikram Aliskerov vs Robert Whittaker

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

18-2-0Record27-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'0"
76"Reach73"
184 lbsWeight186 lbs
KHK MMA Team· 1686 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamPMA Super Martial Arts

What's at stake

Ikram Aliskerov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Robert Whittaker carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ikram AliskerovNow 1779
If they win+15→ 1794
If they lose-17→ 1762
Robert WhittakerNow 1753
If they win+13→ 1766
If they lose-11→ 1742

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.

1659 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1755 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

6.86
Sig. strikes / min
4.39
65%
Strike accuracy
43%
5.47
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.36
41%
Strike defense
60%
3.20
Takedown avg.
0.73
60%
Takedown accuracy
10%
100%
Takedown defense
82%
0.53
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Ikram AliskerovRobert Whittaker
1750202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (39%)
KO/TKO
11 (41%)
5 (28%)
Submission
5 (19%)
6 (33%)
Decision
11 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Ikram Aliskerov57%
Robert Whittaker 43%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Ikram Aliskerov a 57% favorite over Robert Whittaker in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Ikram Aliskerov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1779 to 1753, a 26-point edge.

Ikram Aliskerov enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Ikram Aliskerov finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Robert Whittaker 59%.

Ikram Aliskerov carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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