Combat Edge Intelligence

Manuel Rodriguez 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

11-5-0Record1-1-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'0"
TBDReach70"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
TP Fight TeamTeamAcademy 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.

Manuel RodriguezNow 1489
If they win+25→ 1514
If they lose-23→ 1466
Taylor MichelsNow 1498
If they win+23→ 1521
If they lose-25→ 1473

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.

1500 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.81
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
33%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.23
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
38%
Strike defense
TBD
9.09
Takedown avg.
TBD
75%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Manuel RodriguezTaylor Michels
150020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

2 (18%)
KO/TKO
1 (100%)
7 (64%)
Submission
0 (0%)
2 (18%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Taylor Michels72%
Manuel Rodriguez 28%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Michels a 72% favorite over Manuel Rodriguez in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1489 vs 1498), separated by just 9 points.

Manuel Rodriguez finishes 82% of wins inside the distance.

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