Combat Edge Intelligence

Gunnar Nelson vs Taiyilake Nueraji

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

19-6-1Record12-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'2"
72"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight171 lbs
MjolnirTeamEnbo Fight Club

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.

Gunnar NelsonNow 1709
If they win+16→ 1725
If they lose-16→ 1693
Taiyilake NuerajiNow 1708
If they win+16→ 1724
If they lose-16→ 1692

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.

1716 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1531 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.77
Sig. strikes / min
11.01
61%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.06
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.39
49%
Strike defense
59%
2
Takedown avg.
0
52%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
68%
Takedown defense
0%
1
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Gunnar NelsonTaiyilake Nueraji
1650170020242025

Win method breakdown

4 (21%)
KO/TKO
11 (92%)
13 (68%)
Submission
1 (8%)
2 (11%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Taiyilake Nueraji70%
Gunnar Nelson 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Taiyilake Nueraji a 70% favorite over Gunnar Nelson in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Gunnar Nelson's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1709 vs 1708), separated by just 1 points.

Taiyilake Nueraji enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Gunnar Nelson finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Taiyilake Nueraji 100%.

Taiyilake Nueraji 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.