Combat Edge Intelligence

Shonie Carter 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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Shonie Carter

“Mr. International”

52-32-7MiddleweightZP

1497Average

Tale of the tape

52-32-7Record1-1-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height6'0"
TBDReach70"
176 lbsWeight170 lbs
Iron 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.

Shonie CarterNow 1497
If they win+12→ 1509
If they lose-12→ 1485
Taylor MichelsNow 1498
If they win+24→ 1522
If they lose-24→ 1474

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.

1538 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1500 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.62
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
36%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
47%
Strike defense
TBD
0.75
Takedown avg.
TBD
67%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
75%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Shonie CarterTaylor Michels
150020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

14 (27%)
KO/TKO
1 (100%)
13 (25%)
Submission
0 (0%)
25 (48%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Taylor Michels75%
Shonie Carter 25%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Taylor Michels a 75% favorite over Shonie Carter in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1497 vs 1498), separated by just 1 points.

Shonie Carter enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Shonie Carter finishes 52% of wins inside the distance.

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