Combat Edge Intelligence

Lucas Silva 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

5-5-0Record24-13-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'10"Height6'1"
-Reach74"
177 lbsWeight185 lbs

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.

Lucas SilvaNow 1553
If they win+24→ 1577
If they lose-24→ 1529
Nikola DipchikovNow 1557
If they win+16→ 1573
If they lose-16→ 1541

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.

1486 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1592 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Lucas SilvaNikola Dipchikov
15001550160020252026

Win method breakdown

5 (100%)
KO/TKO
20 (83%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (4%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikola Dipchikov68%
Lucas Silva 32%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikola Dipchikov a 68% favorite over Lucas Silva in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1553 vs 1557), separated by just 4 points.

Lucas Silva enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Nikola Dipchikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Lucas Silva finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Nikola Dipchikov 88%.

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