Combat Edge Intelligence

Edil Esengulov vs Jan Błachowicz

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Edil Esengulov
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Edil Esengulov

“Issyk-Kul Dragon”

26-6-1Light HeavyweightACA

1742Good

Tale of the tape

26-6-1Record29-11-2
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'6"Height6'2"
-Reach78"
187 lbsWeight205 lbs
Alfa ProfiTeamWCA Fight Team

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.

Edil EsengulovNow 1742
If they win+12→ 1754
If they lose-12→ 1730
Jan BłachowiczNow 1748
If they win+12→ 1760
If they lose-12→ 1736

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.

1566 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1765 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.55
TBD
Strike accuracy
50%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.14
TBD
Strike defense
52%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.98
TBD
Takedown accuracy
31%
TBD
Takedown defense
69%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.36

Trajectory

Edil EsengulovJan Błachowicz
170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (46%)
KO/TKO
9 (31%)
8 (31%)
Submission
9 (31%)
6 (23%)
Decision
11 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Edil Esengulov81%
Jan Błachowicz 19%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Edil Esengulov a 81% favorite over Jan Błachowicz in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Jan Błachowicz's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1742 vs 1748), separated by just 6 points.

Edil Esengulov enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Edil Esengulov finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Jan Błachowicz 62%.

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