Combat Edge Intelligence

Rich Franklin vs Roman Kopylov

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

29-7-0Record15-5-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'0"
TBDReach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Team ExtremeTeamRaty Team

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.

Rich FranklinNow 1710
If they win+12→ 1722
If they lose-12→ 1698
Roman KopylovNow 1712
If they win+16→ 1728
If they lose-16→ 1696

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.

1689 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1686 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.10
Sig. strikes / min
4.59
44%
Strike accuracy
50%
2.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.18
63%
Strike defense
52%
1.31
Takedown avg.
1.14
67%
Takedown accuracy
48%
63%
Takedown defense
89%
0.66
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Rich FranklinRoman Kopylov
17002011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

20 (69%)
KO/TKO
12 (80%)
5 (17%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (14%)
Decision
3 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Roman Kopylov70%
Rich Franklin 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Roman Kopylov a 70% favorite over Rich Franklin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1710 vs 1712), separated by just 2 points.

Roman Kopylov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Rich Franklin finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Roman Kopylov 80%.

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