Combat Edge Intelligence

Ali Taleb vs Serhiy Sidey

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

12-3-0Record12-2-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'10"
69"Reach72"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs

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.

Ali TalebNow 1664
If they win+16→ 1680
If they lose-16→ 1648
Serhiy SideyNow 1666
If they win+16→ 1682
If they lose-16→ 1650

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.

1555 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1547 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.87
TBD
Strike accuracy
39%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.44
TBD
Strike defense
53%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
0%
TBD
Takedown defense
20%
TBD
Submission avg.
1.39

Trajectory

Ali TalebSerhiy Sidey
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (58%)
KO/TKO
7 (58%)
3 (25%)
Submission
1 (8%)
2 (17%)
Decision
4 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ali Taleb59%
Serhiy Sidey 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ali Taleb a 59% favorite over Serhiy Sidey in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Serhiy Sidey's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1664 vs 1666), separated by just 2 points.

Ali Taleb enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Serhiy Sidey enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Ali Taleb finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Serhiy Sidey 67%.

Serhiy Sidey carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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