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Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Leben vs Michał Michalski

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Chris Leben

“The Crippler”

22-12-0MiddleweightUFC

1635Solid

Tale of the tape

22-12-0Record15-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height5'10"
TBDReach71"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Alliance MMA· 1651 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamAnkos MMA Poznań

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.

Chris LebenNow 1635
If they win+12→ 1647
If they lose-12→ 1623
Michał MichalskiNow 1634
If they win+16→ 1650
If they lose-16→ 1618

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.

1630 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1556 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.89
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
44%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.07
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
52%
Strike defense
Not available
1.23
Takedown avg.
Not available
41%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
54%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.87
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Chris LebenMichał Michalski
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Win method breakdown

12 (55%)
KO/TKO
8 (53%)
5 (23%)
Submission
2 (13%)
5 (23%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Chris Leben61%
Michał Michalski 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Chris Leben a 61% favorite over Michał Michalski in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1635 vs 1634), separated by just 1 points.

Chris Leben enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Chris Leben finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Michał Michalski 67%.

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