Combat Edge Intelligence

Michael Kuiper 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

15-6-0Record24-13-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'1"
TBDReach74"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Team TopfighterTeam

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.

Michael KuiperNow 1558
If they win+16→ 1574
If they lose-16→ 1542
Nikola DipchikovNow 1553
If they win+16→ 1569
If they lose-16→ 1537

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.

1555 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1588 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.28
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
55%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
54%
Strike defense
TBD
2.30
Takedown avg.
TBD
56%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
79%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Michael KuiperNikola Dipchikov
155016002017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (60%)
KO/TKO
20 (83%)
5 (33%)
Submission
1 (4%)
1 (7%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Kuiper57%
Nikola Dipchikov 43%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Kuiper a 57% favorite over Nikola Dipchikov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1558 vs 1553), separated by just 5 points.

Nikola Dipchikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Michael Kuiper finishes 93% 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.