Combat Edge Intelligence

Adrian Yanez vs Da'Mon Blackshear

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

17-6-1Record17-8-1
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'10"
70"Reach72"
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
Metro Fight ClubTeamJackson-Wink MMA

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.

Adrian YanezNow 1689
If they win+16→ 1705
If they lose-16→ 1673
Da'Mon BlackshearNow 1687
If they win+12→ 1699
If they lose-12→ 1675

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.

1665 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1668 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.96
Sig. strikes / min
4.70
42%
Strike accuracy
46%
5.24
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.15
57%
Strike defense
53%
0
Takedown avg.
1.56
0%
Takedown accuracy
36%
75%
Takedown defense
71%
0
Submission avg.
1.56

Trajectory

Adrian YanezDa'Mon Blackshear
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

11 (65%)
KO/TKO
2 (12%)
2 (12%)
Submission
11 (65%)
4 (24%)
Decision
4 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Adrian Yanez60%
Da'Mon Blackshear 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Adrian Yanez a 60% favorite over Da'Mon Blackshear in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1689 vs 1687), separated by just 2 points.

Adrian Yanez finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Da'Mon Blackshear 76%.

Adrian Yanez and Da'Mon Blackshear share 1 common opponent: Davey Grant.

Da'Mon Blackshear 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.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (Split) · 2021
Davey Grant
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025