Glover Teixeira 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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Tale of the tape
33-9-0Record29-12-2
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'2"
76"Reach78"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Teixeira MMA & Fitness· 1664 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamWCA Fight Team· 1652 avg Elo · 3 rated
What's at stake
Glover Teixeira is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Jan Błachowicz carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+9→ 1820
If they lose-15→ 1796
If they win+15→ 1748
If they lose-9→ 1724
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.
1720 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1759 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Glover TeixeiraJan Błachowicz
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Glover Teixeira and Jan Błachowicz within a point of even.
Glover Teixeira holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1811 to 1733, a 78-point edge.
Glover Teixeira enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Glover Teixeira finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Jan Błachowicz 62%.
Glover Teixeira and Jan Błachowicz share 1 common opponent: Corey Anderson.
Jan Błachowicz 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.