Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Culibao vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke

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

11-4-1Record39-12-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'9"Height5'8"
73"Reach69"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Igor MMATeamChina Top Team

What's at stake

Shayilan Nuerdanbieke is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Josh Culibao carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Josh CulibaoNow 1638
If they win+18→ 1656
If they lose-14→ 1624
Shayilan NuerdanbiekeNow 1680
If they win+11→ 1691
If they lose-13→ 1667

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.

1624 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1584 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.41
Sig. strikes / min
1.95
45%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.04
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.64
60%
Strike defense
50%
0
Takedown avg.
3.30
0%
Takedown accuracy
35%
66%
Takedown defense
29%
0.29
Submission avg.
0.24

Trajectory

Josh CulibaoShayilan Nuerdanbieke
16501700202220232024

Win method breakdown

5 (45%)
KO/TKO
19 (49%)
1 (9%)
Submission
10 (26%)
5 (45%)
Decision
10 (26%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Josh Culibao and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke within a point of even.

Shayilan Nuerdanbieke holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1680 to 1638, a 42-point edge.

Josh Culibao enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Shayilan Nuerdanbieke enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Josh Culibao finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Shayilan Nuerdanbieke 74%.

Josh Culibao carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

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