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Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Macias vs Oleg Taktarov

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

26-18-0Record17-5-2
WelterweightDivisionHeavyweight
5'10"Height6'0"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight210 lbs
USA StarsTeamFreelance· 1573 avg Elo · 6 rated

What's at stake

Oleg Taktarov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Anthony Macias carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony MaciasNow 1465
If they win+24→ 1489
If they lose-8→ 1457
Oleg TaktarovNow 1650
If they win+8→ 1658
If they lose-24→ 1626

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 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1525 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Anthony MaciasOleg Taktarov
14501500155016001650200820092010

Win method breakdown

5 (22%)
KO/TKO
2 (12%)
16 (70%)
Submission
14 (82%)
2 (9%)
Decision
1 (6%)

Combat Edge model read

Oleg Taktarov59%
Anthony Macias 41%Elo baseline: 74%

The Combat Edge model makes Oleg Taktarov a 59% favorite over Anthony Macias in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (74%).

Oleg Taktarov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1650 to 1465, a 185-point edge.

Anthony Macias enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Oleg Taktarov enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Anthony Macias finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Oleg Taktarov 94%.

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