Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Karalexis vs Taylor Michels

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

10-6-0Record1-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height6'0"
TBDReach70"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Team SityodtongTeamAcademy of Combat Arts

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.

Alex KaralexisNow 1506
If they win+23→ 1529
If they lose-25→ 1481
Taylor MichelsNow 1498
If they win+25→ 1523
If they lose-23→ 1475

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.

1570 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.57
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
42%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.39
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
54%
Strike defense
TBD
2.70
Takedown avg.
TBD
45%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
87%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.90
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Alex KaralexisTaylor Michels
15002008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (50%)
KO/TKO
1 (100%)
1 (10%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (40%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Taylor Michels66%
Alex Karalexis 34%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Michels a 66% favorite over Alex Karalexis in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Alex Karalexis's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1506 vs 1498), separated by just 8 points.

Alex Karalexis finishes 60% of wins inside the distance.

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