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Combat Edge Intelligence

Justin Buchholz vs Tomáš Galko

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

16-11-0Record2-1-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'8"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight155 lbs

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.

Justin BuchholzNow 1531
If they win+12→ 1543
If they lose-12→ 1519
Tomáš GalkoNow 1533
If they win+24→ 1557
If they lose-24→ 1509

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.

1573 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1509 · 3 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.35
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
27%
Strike accuracy
Not available
4.14
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
51%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
0%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
33%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.79
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Justin BuchholzTomáš Galko
1500155020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (53%)
KO/TKO
1 (50%)
6 (40%)
Submission
1 (50%)
1 (7%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Tomáš Galko54%
Justin Buchholz 46%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Tomáš Galko a 54% favorite over Justin Buchholz in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1531 vs 1533), separated by just 2 points.

Tomáš Galko enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Justin Buchholz finishes 93% of wins inside the distance.

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