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Combat Edge Intelligence

Dilano Taylor vs Thomas Blackorby

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

15-5-0Record6-0-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
77"Reach-
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamPeoria Athletic Club

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.

Dilano TaylorNow 1705
If they win+16→ 1721
If they lose-16→ 1689
Thomas BlackorbyNow 1707
If they win+16→ 1723
If they lose-16→ 1691

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.

1652 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1518 · 10 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

Dilano TaylorThomas Blackorby
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Win method breakdown

5 (33%)
KO/TKO
3 (50%)
4 (27%)
Submission
1 (17%)
6 (40%)
Decision
2 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Dilano Taylor57%
Thomas Blackorby 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Dilano Taylor a 57% favorite over Thomas Blackorby in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Thomas Blackorby's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1705 vs 1707), separated by just 2 points.

Dilano Taylor enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Thomas Blackorby enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Dilano Taylor finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Thomas Blackorby 67%.

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