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Combat Edge Intelligence

Dilano Taylor vs Jonathan Micallef

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

15-5-0Record10-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
77"Reach77"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamCombat 1 MMA

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.

Dilano TaylorNow 1704
If they win+16→ 1720
If they lose-16→ 1688
Jonathan MicallefNow 1703
If they win+16→ 1719
If they lose-16→ 1687

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.

1649 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1571 · 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
3.96
Not available
Strike accuracy
41%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.22
Not available
Strike defense
56%
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Takedown avg.
1.13
Not available
Takedown accuracy
67%
Not available
Takedown defense
75%
Not available
Submission avg.
1.13

Trajectory

Dilano TaylorJonathan Micallef
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Win method breakdown

5 (33%)
KO/TKO
2 (20%)
4 (27%)
Submission
4 (40%)
6 (40%)
Decision
4 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Dilano Taylor56%
Jonathan Micallef 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Dilano Taylor a 56% favorite over Jonathan Micallef in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1704 vs 1703), separated by just 1 points.

Dilano Taylor enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Jonathan Micallef enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Dilano Taylor finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Jonathan Micallef 60%.

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