Combat Edge Intelligence

Richard 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"
73,0"Reach70"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
VT1 Martial Arts AcademyTeamAcademy of Combat Arts

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.

Richard WalshNow 1508
If they win+16→ 1524
If they lose-16→ 1492
Taylor MichelsNow 1498
If they win+25→ 1523
If they lose-23→ 1475

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.

1545 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.84
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
47%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.72
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
59%
Strike defense
TBD
1.55
Takedown avg.
TBD
40%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
67%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.19
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Richard WalshTaylor Michels
15001550201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (44%)
KO/TKO
1 (100%)
1 (11%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (44%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Taylor Michels62%
Richard Walsh 38%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Michels a 62% favorite over Richard Walsh in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Richard Walsh's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1508 vs 1498), separated by just 10 points.

Richard Walsh enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Richard Walsh finishes 56% of wins inside the distance.

Richard 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.