Reinier de Ridder 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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Tale of the tape
22-4-0Record27-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'4"Height6'0"
78"Reach73"
205 lbsWeight186 lbs
What's at stake
Reinier de Ridder is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Robert Whittaker carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+15→ 1789
If they lose-17→ 1757
If they win+13→ 1766
If they lose-11→ 1742
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.
1724 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1755 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Reinier de RidderRobert Whittaker
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Reinier de Ridder and Robert Whittaker within a point of even.
Reinier de Ridder holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1774 to 1753, a 21-point edge.
Reinier de Ridder finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Robert Whittaker 59%.
Reinier de Ridder carries a 5-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.