Combat Edge Intelligence

Kyle Prepolec vs Nordine Taleb

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

18-10-0Record15-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'1"
70"Reach74,5"
160 lbsWeight170 lbs
Maximum Training CentreTeamTristar Gym

What's at stake

Nordine Taleb is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Kyle Prepolec carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kyle PrepolecNow 1577
If they win+19→ 1596
If they lose-13→ 1564
Nordine TalebNow 1651
If they win+13→ 1664
If they lose-19→ 1632

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.

1598 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1657 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.87
Sig. strikes / min
3.66
36%
Strike accuracy
51%
5.19
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.62
49%
Strike defense
67%
0
Takedown avg.
1.94
0%
Takedown accuracy
76%
40%
Takedown defense
74%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kyle PrepolecNordine Taleb
16001650170020182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

10 (56%)
KO/TKO
7 (47%)
4 (22%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (22%)
Decision
8 (53%)

Combat Edge model read

Nordine Taleb67%
Kyle Prepolec 33%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Nordine Taleb a 67% favorite over Kyle Prepolec in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Nordine Taleb holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1651 to 1577, a 74-point edge.

Kyle Prepolec enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kyle Prepolec finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Nordine Taleb 47%.

Nordine Taleb 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.