Combat Edge Intelligence

Jimmy Wallhead vs Taylor Michels

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

33-12-0Record1-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'0"
40.50Reach70"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
London ShootfightersTeamAcademy of Combat Arts

What's at stake

Taylor Michels is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +22 while a loss costs more — Jimmy Wallhead carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jimmy WallheadNow 1476
If they win+26→ 1502
If they lose-22→ 1454
Taylor MichelsNow 1498
If they win+22→ 1520
If they lose-26→ 1472

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.

1688 · 2 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.19
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
27%
Strike accuracy
TBD
6.65
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
50%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
100%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Jimmy WallheadTaylor Michels
15002017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (45%)
KO/TKO
1 (100%)
8 (24%)
Submission
0 (0%)
10 (30%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Taylor Michels72%
Jimmy Wallhead 28%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Michels a 72% favorite over Jimmy Wallhead in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Taylor Michels holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1498 to 1476, a 22-point edge.

Jimmy Wallhead enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jimmy Wallhead finishes 70% of wins inside the distance.

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