Combat Edge Intelligence

Joe Martin 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

6-8-0Record1-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'0"
TBDReach70"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
TBDTeamAcademy of Combat Arts

What's at stake

Taylor Michels is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +19 while a loss costs more — Joe Martin carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Joe MartinNow 1421
If they win+19→ 1440
If they lose-13→ 1408
Taylor MichelsNow 1498
If they win+19→ 1517
If they lose-29→ 1469

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.

1538 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Joe MartinTaylor Michels
1400145015002005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (17%)
KO/TKO
1 (100%)
5 (83%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Taylor Michels70%
Joe Martin 30%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Michels a 70% favorite over Joe Martin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Taylor Michels holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1498 to 1421, a 77-point edge.

Joe Martin finishes 100% of wins inside the distance.

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