Combat Edge Intelligence

Joshua Onwordi 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

7-7-0Record1-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'0"
-Reach70"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
BKK FightersTeamAcademy of Combat Arts

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.

Joshua OnwordiNow 1502
If they win+16→ 1518
If they lose-16→ 1486
Taylor MichelsNow 1498
If they win+24→ 1522
If they lose-24→ 1474

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.

1506 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Joshua OnwordiTaylor Michels
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Win method breakdown

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KO/TKO
1 (100%)
2 (29%)
Submission
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5 (71%)
Decision
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Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Joshua Onwordi and Taylor Michels within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1502 vs 1498), separated by just 4 points.

Joshua Onwordi finishes 29% of wins inside the distance.

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