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Combat Edge Intelligence

Tom Blackledge vs Valeri Mariov Atanasov

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

10-7-0Record4-2-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'0"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
205 lbsWeight206 lbs
Wolfslair AcademyTeamDesant MMA

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.

Tom BlackledgeNow 1536
If they win+16→ 1552
If they lose-16→ 1520
Valeri Mariov AtanasovNow 1536
If they win+24→ 1560
If they lose-24→ 1512

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.

1504 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1504 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.91
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
62%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.55
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
46%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
75%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Tom BlackledgeValeri Mariov Atanasov
1550200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (56%)
KO/TKO
1 (25%)
4 (44%)
Submission
1 (25%)
0 (0%)
Decision
2 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Tom Blackledge53%
Valeri Mariov Atanasov 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Tom Blackledge a 53% favorite over Valeri Mariov Atanasov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1536 vs 1536), separated by just 0 points.

Tom Blackledge finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Valeri Mariov Atanasov 50%.

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