Combat Edge Intelligence

Chidi Njokuani vs Michael Oliveira

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

25-12-0Record9-0-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
80"Reach78"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
One Kick's GymTeamKO Squad MMA

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.

Chidi NjokuaniNow 1697
If they win+12→ 1709
If they lose-12→ 1685
Michael OliveiraNow 1695
If they win+24→ 1719
If they lose-24→ 1671

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.

1688 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1510 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.16
Sig. strikes / min
8.40
62%
Strike accuracy
51%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.36
58%
Strike defense
66%
0
Takedown avg.
0
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
76%
Takedown defense
100%
0.14
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Chidi NjokuaniMichael Oliveira
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (60%)
KO/TKO
8 (89%)
1 (4%)
Submission
0 (0%)
9 (36%)
Decision
1 (11%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Oliveira60%
Chidi Njokuani 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Oliveira a 60% favorite over Chidi Njokuani in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Chidi Njokuani's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1697 vs 1695), separated by just 2 points.

Chidi Njokuani enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Michael Oliveira enters on a 9-fight win streak.

Chidi Njokuani finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Michael Oliveira 89%.

Chidi Njokuani carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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