Combat Edge Intelligence

Ivan Erslan vs Karl Roberson

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

15-6-0Record9-7-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
72"Reach74"
206 lbsWeight184 lbs
American Top Team ZagrebTeamKiller B Combat Sports Academy

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.

Ivan ErslanNow 1605
If they win+16→ 1621
If they lose-16→ 1589
Karl RobersonNow 1607
If they win+16→ 1623
If they lose-16→ 1591

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.

1563 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1670 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.55
Sig. strikes / min
2.57
46%
Strike accuracy
52%
5.01
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.42
54%
Strike defense
58%
0.45
Takedown avg.
0.72
20%
Takedown accuracy
40%
62%
Takedown defense
43%
0
Submission avg.
0.54

Trajectory

Ivan ErslanKarl Roberson
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Win method breakdown

10 (67%)
KO/TKO
2 (22%)
1 (7%)
Submission
4 (44%)
4 (27%)
Decision
3 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ivan Erslan59%
Karl Roberson 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ivan Erslan a 59% favorite over Karl Roberson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Karl Roberson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1605 vs 1607), separated by just 2 points.

Karl Roberson enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Ivan Erslan finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Karl Roberson 67%.

Karl Roberson carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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