Combat Edge Intelligence

Mike Nickels vs Simon Biyong

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Simon Biyong

“Hemle”

11-5-0Light HeavyweightPFL

1578Solid

Tale of the tape

9-5-0Record11-5-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'4"Height6'6"
TBDReach81"
204 lbsWeight205 lbs
Colorado Brazilian Jiu-JitsuTeamUFD Gym

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.

Mike NickelsNow 1575
If they win+16→ 1591
If they lose-16→ 1559
Simon BiyongNow 1578
If they win+16→ 1594
If they lose-16→ 1562

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.

1552 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1576 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.44
Sig. strikes / min
0
52%
Strike accuracy
TBD
1.11
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
65%
Strike defense
TBD
11.11
Takedown avg.
TBD
80%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
2.78
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Mike NickelsSimon Biyong
1550160016502010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

3 (33%)
KO/TKO
8 (73%)
6 (67%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Simon Biyong63%
Mike Nickels 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Simon Biyong a 63% favorite over Mike Nickels in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1575 vs 1578), separated by just 3 points.

Mike Nickels finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Simon Biyong 73%.

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