Combat Edge Intelligence

Jan Błachowicz vs Jared Cannonier

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

29-11-0Record18-9-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
78"Reach 77"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
WCA Fight TeamTeamMMA Lab

What's at stake

Jan Błachowicz is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Jared Cannonier carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jan BłachowiczNow 1748
If they win+11→ 1759
If they lose-13→ 1735
Jared CannonierNow 1707
If they win+18→ 1725
If they lose-14→ 1693

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.

1765 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1758 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.55
Sig. strikes / min
4.42
50%
Strike accuracy
50%
3.14
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.35
52%
Strike defense
56%
0.98
Takedown avg.
0.54
31%
Takedown accuracy
4%
69%
Takedown defense
65%
0.36
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Jan BłachowiczJared Cannonier
17001750202320242025

Win method breakdown

9 (31%)
KO/TKO
11 (61%)
9 (31%)
Submission
2 (11%)
11 (38%)
Decision
5 (28%)

Combat Edge model read

Jan Błachowicz52%
Jared Cannonier 48%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Jan Błachowicz a 52% favorite over Jared Cannonier in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Jan Błachowicz holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1748 to 1707, a 41-point edge.

Jan Błachowicz finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Jared Cannonier 72%.

Jan Błachowicz and Jared Cannonier share 1 common opponent: Israel Adesanya.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021
Israel Adesanya
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2022