Brett Bye 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
1-0-0Record1-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'0"
71"Reach70"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Next Edge Academy of Martial ArtsTeamAcademy of Combat Arts
What's at stake
Brett Bye is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +22 while a loss costs more — Taylor Michels carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+22→ 1553
If they lose-26→ 1505
If they win+26→ 1524
If they lose-22→ 1476
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.
1529 · 1 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Brett ByeTaylor Michels
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Brett Bye60%
Taylor Michels 40%Elo baseline: 55%
The Combat Edge model makes Brett Bye a 60% favorite over Taylor Michels in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).
Brett Bye holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1531 to 1498, a 33-point edge.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.