Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlston Harris vs Michael Chiesa

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

19-8-0Record20-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'1"
76"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs

What's at stake

Michael Chiesa is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Carlston Harris carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Carlston HarrisNow 1690
If they win+19→ 1709
If they lose-13→ 1677
Michael ChiesaNow 1758
If they win+10→ 1768
If they lose-14→ 1744

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.

1679 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1710 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.79
Sig. strikes / min
2.03
44%
Strike accuracy
41%
3.46
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.73
54%
Strike defense
58%
1.46
Takedown avg.
3.05
23%
Takedown accuracy
48%
56%
Takedown defense
68%
0.59
Submission avg.
0.97

Trajectory

Carlston HarrisMichael Chiesa
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (26%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
6 (32%)
Submission
13 (65%)
8 (42%)
Decision
7 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Chiesa70%
Carlston Harris 30%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Chiesa a 70% favorite over Carlston Harris in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Michael Chiesa holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1758 to 1690, a 68-point edge.

Carlston Harris enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Michael Chiesa enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Carlston Harris finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Michael Chiesa 65%.

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