Combat Edge Intelligence

Khamzat Chimaev 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

15-1-0Record27-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
75" Reach73"
186 lbsWeight186 lbs

What's at stake

Khamzat Chimaev is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Robert Whittaker carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Khamzat ChimaevNow 1827
If they win+13→ 1840
If they lose-19→ 1808
Robert WhittakerNow 1752
If they win+15→ 1767
If they lose-9→ 1743

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.

1750 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1753 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.01
Sig. strikes / min
4.39
54%
Strike accuracy
43%
2.98
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.36
52%
Strike defense
60%
5.32
Takedown avg.
0.73
58%
Takedown accuracy
10%
88%
Takedown defense
82%
1.37
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Khamzat ChimaevRobert Whittaker
175018001850202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (40%)
KO/TKO
11 (41%)
6 (40%)
Submission
5 (19%)
3 (20%)
Decision
11 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Khamzat Chimaev76%
Robert Whittaker 24%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Khamzat Chimaev a 76% favorite over Robert Whittaker in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Khamzat Chimaev holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1827 to 1752, a 75-point edge.

Khamzat Chimaev finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Robert Whittaker 59%.

Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker share 1 common opponent: Dricus Du Plessis.

Khamzat Chimaev 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025
Dricus Du Plessis
LossKO/TKO · 2023