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Combat Edge Intelligence

Nikita Podkovalnikov vs Theodor Berggren

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

12-7-0Record8-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'0"
TBDReach75"
157 lbsWeight167 lbs
Sech Pro· 1654 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamRenyi

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.

Nikita PodkovalnikovNow 1587
If they win+16→ 1603
If they lose-16→ 1571
Theodor BerggrenNow 1587
If they win+16→ 1603
If they lose-16→ 1571

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.

1501 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1533 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
3.49
Not available
Strike accuracy
36%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
10.78
Not available
Strike defense
34%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
Not available
Takedown defense
0%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Nikita PodkovalnikovTheodor Berggren
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (46%)
KO/TKO
5 (63%)
6 (46%)
Submission
3 (38%)
1 (8%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Theodor Berggren63%
Nikita Podkovalnikov 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Theodor Berggren a 63% favorite over Nikita Podkovalnikov in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Nikita Podkovalnikov's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1587 vs 1587), separated by just 0 points.

Nikita Podkovalnikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nikita Podkovalnikov finishes 92% of wins inside the distance, Theodor Berggren 100%.

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