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Combat Edge Intelligence

Dave Beneteau vs Oleg Taktarov

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

6-5-1Record17-5-2
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height6'0"
TBDReachTBD
250 lbsWeight210 lbs
TeamFreelance· 1573 avg Elo · 6 rated

What's at stake

Oleg Taktarov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Dave Beneteau carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Dave BeneteauNow 1539
If they win+21→ 1560
If they lose-11→ 1528
Oleg TaktarovNow 1650
If they win+11→ 1661
If they lose-21→ 1629

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.

1530 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1525 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Dave BeneteauOleg Taktarov
15501600165020012002200320042005200620072008

Win method breakdown

3 (50%)
KO/TKO
2 (12%)
2 (33%)
Submission
14 (82%)
1 (17%)
Decision
1 (6%)

Combat Edge model read

Oleg Taktarov60%
Dave Beneteau 40%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Oleg Taktarov a 60% favorite over Dave Beneteau in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Oleg Taktarov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1650 to 1539, a 111-point edge.

Oleg Taktarov enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Dave Beneteau finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Oleg Taktarov 94%.

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