Combat Edge Intelligence

Leon Aliu vs Robert Valentin

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

11-4-0Record12-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'2"
TBDReach 77"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Iron Team Reggio EmiliaTeamFight Move 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.

Leon AliuNow 1613
If they win+16→ 1629
If they lose-16→ 1597
Robert ValentinNow 1612
If they win+16→ 1628
If they lose-16→ 1596

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.

1527 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1561 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

6.32
Sig. strikes / min
1.30
50%
Strike accuracy
56%
10.11
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.72
38%
Strike defense
33%
0
Takedown avg.
0.59
0%
Takedown accuracy
50%
0%
Takedown defense
55%
0
Submission avg.
1.78

Trajectory

Leon AliuRobert Valentin
15501600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (55%)
KO/TKO
3 (25%)
4 (36%)
Submission
8 (67%)
1 (9%)
Decision
1 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Robert Valentin70%
Leon Aliu 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Robert Valentin a 70% favorite over Leon Aliu in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Leon Aliu's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1613 vs 1612), separated by just 1 points.

Robert Valentin enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Leon Aliu finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Robert Valentin 92%.

Leon Aliu and Robert Valentin share 1 common opponent: Pietro Penini.

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

Common opponents (1)

Win Doctor Stoppage · 2018
Pietro Penini
WinSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) · 2023