Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Macias 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

26-18-0Record1-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'0"
TBDReach70"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
USA StarsTeamAcademy of Combat Arts

What's at stake

Taylor Michels is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +22 while a loss costs more — Anthony Macias carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony MaciasNow 1466
If they win+17→ 1483
If they lose-15→ 1451
Taylor MichelsNow 1498
If they win+22→ 1520
If they lose-26→ 1472

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.

1572 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

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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 MaciasTaylor Michels
1450150020102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (22%)
KO/TKO
1 (100%)
16 (70%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (9%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Taylor Michels78%
Anthony Macias 22%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Michels a 78% favorite over Anthony Macias in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Taylor Michels holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1498 to 1466, a 32-point edge.

Anthony Macias enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Anthony Macias finishes 91% of wins inside the distance.

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