Combat Edge Intelligence

Marvin Vettori 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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Marvin Vettori

“The Italian Dream”

19-10-1MiddleweightUFC

1688Good

Tale of the tape

19-10-1Record27-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'0"
74"Reach73"
185 lbsWeight186 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamPMA Super Martial Arts

What's at stake

Robert Whittaker is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Marvin Vettori carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Marvin VettoriNow 1688
If they win+14→ 1702
If they lose-10→ 1678
Robert WhittakerNow 1752
If they win+10→ 1762
If they lose-14→ 1738

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.

1753 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1752 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.74
Sig. strikes / min
4.39
46%
Strike accuracy
43%
4.55
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.36
56%
Strike defense
60%
1.41
Takedown avg.
0.73
44%
Takedown accuracy
10%
69%
Takedown defense
82%
0.39
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Marvin VettoriRobert Whittaker
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (11%)
KO/TKO
11 (41%)
9 (47%)
Submission
5 (19%)
8 (42%)
Decision
11 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Robert Whittaker81%
Marvin Vettori 19%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Robert Whittaker a 81% favorite over Marvin Vettori in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Robert Whittaker holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1752 to 1688, a 64-point edge.

Marvin Vettori enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Marvin Vettori finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Robert Whittaker 59%.

Marvin Vettori and Robert Whittaker share 3 common opponents: Jared Cannonier, Paulo Costa and Israel Adesanya.

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

Common opponents (3)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2021
Paulo Costa
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2024
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2021
Israel Adesanya
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2022
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2023
Jared Cannonier
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2020