Combat Edge Intelligence

Robert Whittaker vs Wanderlei Silva

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

27-9-0Record35-14-1
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height5'10"
73"ReachTBD
186 lbsWeight185 lbs
PMA Super Martial ArtsTeamWand Fight 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.

Robert WhittakerNow 1752
If they win+12→ 1764
If they lose-12→ 1740
Wanderlei SilvaNow 1751
If they win+12→ 1763
If they lose-12→ 1739

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.

1753 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1683 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.39
Sig. strikes / min
3.10
43%
Strike accuracy
32%
3.36
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.65
60%
Strike defense
60%
0.73
Takedown avg.
0.32
10%
Takedown accuracy
50%
82%
Takedown defense
63%
0
Submission avg.
0.16

Trajectory

Robert WhittakerWanderlei Silva
1750201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (41%)
KO/TKO
27 (77%)
5 (19%)
Submission
1 (3%)
11 (41%)
Decision
7 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Robert Whittaker73%
Wanderlei Silva 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Robert Whittaker a 73% favorite over Wanderlei Silva in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1752 vs 1751), separated by just 1 points.

Wanderlei Silva enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Robert Whittaker finishes 59% of wins inside the distance, Wanderlei Silva 80%.

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