Nordine Taleb vs Sean Strickland
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
15-7-0Record31-7-0
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'1"
74,5"Reach76"
170 lbsWeight185 lbs
Tristar GymTeamXtreme Couture
What's at stake
Sean Strickland is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Nordine Taleb carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+23→ 1674
If they lose-9→ 1642
If they win+6→ 1830
If they lose-18→ 1806
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 Elo1744 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Nordine TalebSean Strickland
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Sean Strickland87%
Nordine Taleb 13%Elo baseline: 73%
The Combat Edge model makes Sean Strickland a 87% favorite over Nordine Taleb in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (73%).
Sean Strickland holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1824 to 1651, a 173-point edge.
Sean Strickland enters on a 2-fight win streak.
Nordine Taleb finishes 47% of wins inside the distance, Sean Strickland 52%.
Sean Strickland 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.