Combat Edge Intelligence

Chidi Njokuani vs Taiyilake Nueraji

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

26-12-0Record12-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'2"
80"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight171 lbs
One Kick's GymTeamEnbo Fight Club· 1685 avg Elo · 9 rated

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 1709
If they win+12→ 1721
If they lose-12→ 1697
Taiyilake NuerajiNow 1708
If they win+16→ 1724
If they lose-16→ 1692

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.

1691 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1530 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.16
Sig. strikes / min
11.01
62%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.39
58%
Strike defense
59%
0
Takedown avg.
0
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
76%
Takedown defense
0%
0.14
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Chidi NjokuaniTaiyilake Nueraji
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (58%)
KO/TKO
11 (92%)
1 (4%)
Submission
1 (8%)
10 (38%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Chidi Njokuani and Taiyilake Nueraji within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1709 vs 1708), separated by just 1 points.

Taiyilake Nueraji enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Chidi Njokuani finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Taiyilake Nueraji 100%.

Chidi Njokuani carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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