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Combat Edge Intelligence

Christian Lee 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

18-4-0Record20-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'1"
TBDReach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Evolve MMATeamSikjitsu· 1660 avg Elo · 5 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.

Christian LeeNow 1752
If they win+16→ 1768
If they lose-16→ 1736
Michael ChiesaNow 1758
If they win+12→ 1770
If they lose-12→ 1746

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.

1598 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1710 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
2.03
Not available
Strike accuracy
41%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.73
Not available
Strike defense
58%
Not available
Takedown avg.
3.05
Not available
Takedown accuracy
48%
Not available
Takedown defense
68%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.97

Trajectory

Christian LeeMichael Chiesa
170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (72%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
4 (22%)
Submission
13 (65%)
1 (6%)
Decision
7 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Chiesa51%
Christian Lee 49%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Chiesa a 51% favorite over Christian Lee in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1752 vs 1758), separated by just 6 points.

Christian Lee enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Michael Chiesa enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Christian Lee finishes 94% 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.