Combat Edge Intelligence

David Kozma 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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David Kozma
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David Kozma

“Pink Panther”

34-15-0WelterweightOKMMA

1652Good

Tale of the tape

34-15-0Record15-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'1"
-Reach74,5"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
PriMMAt GymTeamTristar 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.

David KozmaNow 1652
If they win+12→ 1664
If they lose-12→ 1640
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.

1583 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1657 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.66
TBD
Strike accuracy
51%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.62
TBD
Strike defense
67%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.94
TBD
Takedown accuracy
76%
TBD
Takedown defense
74%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

David KozmaNordine Taleb
16501700201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (24%)
KO/TKO
7 (47%)
13 (38%)
Submission
0 (0%)
13 (38%)
Decision
8 (53%)

Combat Edge model read

David Kozma66%
Nordine Taleb 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes David Kozma a 66% favorite over Nordine Taleb in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1652 vs 1651), separated by just 1 points.

David Kozma enters on a 2-fight win streak.

David Kozma finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Nordine Taleb 47%.

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