Mirko Filipović vs Oleg Popov
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
38-11-2Record23-2-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'1"
73"Reach75.5"
234 lbsWeight250 lbs
Cro Cop Top TeamTeamFedorTeam· 1773 avg Elo · 3 rated
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.
If they win+12→ 1822
If they lose-12→ 1798
If they win+12→ 1814
If they lose-12→ 1790
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.
1636 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1643 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Mirko FilipovićOleg Popov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Oleg Popov71%
Mirko Filipović 29%Elo baseline: 49%
The Combat Edge model makes Oleg Popov a 71% favorite over Mirko Filipović in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Mirko Filipović's way (49%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1810 vs 1802), separated by just 8 points.
Mirko Filipović enters on a 10-fight win streak.
Oleg Popov enters on a 4-fight win streak.
Mirko Filipović finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Oleg Popov 52%.
Oleg Popov carries a 3-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.