Combat Edge Intelligence

Claudio Silva vs Nordine Taleb

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

14-4-0Record15-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'1"
71"Reach74,5"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
London ShootfightersTeamTristar Gym

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.

Claudio SilvaNow 1661
If they win+16→ 1677
If they lose-16→ 1645
Nordine TalebNow 1651
If they win+16→ 1667
If they lose-16→ 1635

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.

1634 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1657 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.48
Sig. strikes / min
3.66
42%
Strike accuracy
51%
3
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.62
46%
Strike defense
67%
2.85
Takedown avg.
1.94
27%
Takedown accuracy
76%
44%
Takedown defense
74%
1.11
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Claudio SilvaNordine Taleb
1650170020182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

2 (14%)
KO/TKO
7 (47%)
9 (64%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (21%)
Decision
8 (53%)

Combat Edge model read

Claudio Silva58%
Nordine Taleb 42%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Claudio Silva a 58% favorite over Nordine Taleb in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1661 vs 1651), separated by just 10 points.

Claudio Silva enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Claudio Silva finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Nordine Taleb 47%.

Claudio Silva and Nordine Taleb share 1 common opponent: Danny Roberts.

Nordine Taleb carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinSUB · 2019
Danny Roberts
WinKO/TKO · 2017