Combat Edge Intelligence

Mike Rhodes 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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Mike Rhodes

“Biggie”

13-6-0MiddleweightCFFC

1593Solid

Tale of the tape

13-6-0Record27-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'0"
TBDReach73"
185 lbsWeight186 lbs
RoufusportTeamPMA Super Martial Arts

What's at stake

Robert Whittaker is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +7 while a loss costs more — Mike Rhodes carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Mike RhodesNow 1593
If they win+23→ 1616
If they lose-9→ 1584
Robert WhittakerNow 1752
If they win+7→ 1759
If they lose-17→ 1735

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.

1503 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1752 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.20
Sig. strikes / min
4.39
39%
Strike accuracy
43%
4.13
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.36
64%
Strike defense
60%
0.96
Takedown avg.
0.73
33%
Takedown accuracy
10%
75%
Takedown defense
82%
0.48
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Mike RhodesRobert Whittaker
15501600165017001750201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (38%)
KO/TKO
11 (41%)
4 (31%)
Submission
5 (19%)
4 (31%)
Decision
11 (41%)

Combat Edge model read

Robert Whittaker85%
Mike Rhodes 15%Elo baseline: 71%

The Combat Edge model makes Robert Whittaker a 85% favorite over Mike Rhodes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (71%).

Robert Whittaker holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1752 to 1593, a 159-point edge.

Mike Rhodes enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Mike Rhodes finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Robert Whittaker 59%.

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