Rich Walsh 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
9-5-0Record1-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
73.00Reach70"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
VT1 Martial Arts AcademyTeamAcademy of Combat Arts
What's at stake
Taylor Michels is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +23 while a loss costs more — Rich Walsh carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+25→ 1506
If they lose-23→ 1458
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.
1585 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Rich WalshTaylor Michels
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Taylor Michels70%
Rich Walsh 30%Elo baseline: 52%
The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Michels a 70% favorite over Rich Walsh in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).
Taylor Michels holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1498 to 1481, a 17-point edge.
Rich Walsh enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Rich Walsh finishes 56% of wins inside the distance.
Rich Walsh carries a 3-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.