Combat Edge Intelligence

Sammy Morgan 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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Sammy Morgan

“The Squeeze”

18-12-0WelterweightSF

1472Average

Tale of the tape

18-12-0Record1-1-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'0"
TBDReach70"
165 lbsWeight170 lbs
Team BisonTeamAcademy of Combat Arts

What's at stake

Taylor Michels is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +22 while a loss costs more — Sammy Morgan carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Sammy MorganNow 1472
If they win+26→ 1498
If they lose-22→ 1450
Taylor MichelsNow 1498
If they win+22→ 1520
If they lose-26→ 1472

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.

1678 · 2 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.59
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
20%
Strike accuracy
TBD
7.69
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
40%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.98
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Sammy MorganTaylor Michels
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Win method breakdown

5 (29%)
KO/TKO
1 (100%)
12 (71%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Taylor Michels72%
Sammy Morgan 28%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Michels a 72% favorite over Sammy Morgan in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

Taylor Michels holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1498 to 1472, a 26-point edge.

Sammy Morgan enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Sammy Morgan finishes 100% of wins inside the distance.

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