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Combat Edge Intelligence

Darrell Gholar vs Lazaro Maza Blanco

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

5-6-0Record2-2-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'8"HeightTBD
TBDReachTBD
198 lbsWeight205 lbs
TeamFree Fight Academy· 1536 avg Elo · 6 rated

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.

Darrell GholarNow 1494
If they win+24→ 1518
If they lose-24→ 1470
Lazaro Maza BlancoNow 1496
If they win+24→ 1520
If they lose-24→ 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.

1523 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1491 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

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Sig. strikes / min
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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Darrell GholarLazaro Maza Blanco
14501500155020002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

3 (60%)
KO/TKO
1 (50%)
1 (20%)
Submission
1 (50%)
1 (20%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Darrell Gholar51%
Lazaro Maza Blanco 49%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Darrell Gholar a 51% favorite over Lazaro Maza Blanco in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Lazaro Maza Blanco's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1494 vs 1496), separated by just 2 points.

Darrell Gholar finishes 80% of wins inside the distance.

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