Combat Edge Intelligence

Nordine Taleb vs Oban Elliott

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

Compare any two fighters →
Oban Elliott

Oban Elliott

“The Welsh Gangster”

12-4-0WelterweightUFC

1650Good

Tale of the tape

15-7-0Record12-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height5'11"
74,5"Reach72"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Tristar GymTeamShore MMA

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.

Nordine TalebNow 1651
If they win+16→ 1667
If they lose-16→ 1635
Oban ElliottNow 1650
If they win+16→ 1666
If they lose-16→ 1634

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.

1657 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1578 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.66
Sig. strikes / min
3.62
51%
Strike accuracy
48%
2.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.24
67%
Strike defense
61%
1.94
Takedown avg.
1.52
76%
Takedown accuracy
15%
74%
Takedown defense
52%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Nordine TalebOban Elliott
160016501700201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (47%)
KO/TKO
3 (25%)
0 (0%)
Submission
3 (25%)
8 (53%)
Decision
6 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Oban Elliott66%
Nordine Taleb 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Oban Elliott a 66% favorite over Nordine Taleb in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Nordine Taleb's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1651 vs 1650), separated by just 1 points.

Oban Elliott enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nordine Taleb finishes 47% of wins inside the distance, Oban Elliott 50%.

Nordine Taleb carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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