Combat Edge Intelligence

Justin Sumter 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

9-5-0Record24-13-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
80,0"Reach74"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Fighting Arts Academy CTTeamTBD

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.

Justin SumterNow 1555
If they win+16→ 1571
If they lose-16→ 1539
Nikola DipchikovNow 1548
If they win+16→ 1564
If they lose-16→ 1532

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.

1547 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1571 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.68
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
48%
Strike accuracy
TBD
7.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
34%
Strike defense
TBD
2.87
Takedown avg.
TBD
100%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Justin SumterNikola Dipchikov
1550202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (22%)
KO/TKO
20 (83%)
5 (56%)
Submission
1 (4%)
2 (22%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Justin Sumter55%
Nikola Dipchikov 45%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Justin Sumter a 55% favorite over Nikola Dipchikov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1555 vs 1548), separated by just 7 points.

Nikola Dipchikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Justin Sumter finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Nikola Dipchikov 88%.

Justin Sumter carries a 6-inch reach advantage.

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