Muslim Salikhov 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
22-7-0Record15-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'1"
70″Reach74,5"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Fighting EagleTeamTristar Gym
What's at stake
Muslim Salikhov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Nordine Taleb carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+9→ 1739
If they lose-15→ 1715
If they win+20→ 1671
If they lose-12→ 1639
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.
1706 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1658 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Muslim SalikhovNordine Taleb
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Muslim Salikhov72%
Nordine Taleb 28%Elo baseline: 61%
The Combat Edge model makes Muslim Salikhov a 72% favorite over Nordine Taleb in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).
Muslim Salikhov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1730 to 1651, a 79-point edge.
Muslim Salikhov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Muslim Salikhov finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Nordine Taleb 47%.
Muslim Salikhov and Nordine Taleb share 1 common opponent: Santiago Ponzinibbio.
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.