Kevin Holland vs Michael Chiesa
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
29-15-0Record20-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'1"
81"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Phalanx MMA AcademyTeamSikjitsu· 1660 avg Elo · 5 rated
What's at stake
Michael Chiesa is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Kevin Holland carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+13→ 1749
If they lose-11→ 1725
If they win+11→ 1768
If they lose-13→ 1744
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.
1740 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1710 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Kevin HollandMichael Chiesa
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Kevin Holland70%
Michael Chiesa 30%Elo baseline: 47%
The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Holland a 70% favorite over Michael Chiesa in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Michael Chiesa's way (47%).
Michael Chiesa holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1757 to 1736, a 21-point edge.
Michael Chiesa enters on a 4-fight win streak.
Kevin Holland finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Michael Chiesa 65%.
Kevin Holland and Michael Chiesa share 1 common opponent: Vicente Luque.
Kevin Holland carries a 6-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.