Combat Edge Intelligence

Eric Nolan vs Irakli Kuchukhidze

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Eric Nolan

“Night Time”

8-5-0MiddleweightUFC

1537Average

Tale of the tape

8-5-0Record4-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'1"
74"Reach-
185 lbsWeight171 lbs

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.

Eric NolanNow 1537
If they win+16→ 1553
If they lose-16→ 1521
Irakli KuchukhidzeNow 1533
If they win+24→ 1557
If they lose-24→ 1509

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.

1527 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1548 · 7 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.14
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
39%
Strike accuracy
TBD
5.13
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
42%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
71%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Eric NolanIrakli Kuchukhidze
1500155016002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (50%)
KO/TKO
3 (75%)
2 (25%)
Submission
1 (25%)
2 (25%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Eric Nolan55%
Irakli Kuchukhidze 45%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Eric Nolan a 55% favorite over Irakli Kuchukhidze in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1537 vs 1533), separated by just 4 points.

Eric Nolan enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Irakli Kuchukhidze enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Eric Nolan finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Irakli Kuchukhidze 100%.

Eric Nolan and Irakli Kuchukhidze share 1 common opponent: Baisangur Susurkaev.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2025
Baisangur Susurkaev
LossTKO (Punches) · 2025