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Combat Edge Intelligence

Tom Blackledge vs Zdenek Polivka

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

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Zdenek Polivka
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Zdenek Polivka

“Gameover”

10-8-0Light HeavyweightOKMMA

1540Average

Tale of the tape

10-7-0Record10-8-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'0"Height6'1"
TBDReach-
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Wolfslair AcademyTeamGorila 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
Zdenek PolivkaNow 1540
If they win+16→ 1556
If they lose-16→ 1524

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 Elo1536 · 10 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 BlackledgeZdenek Polivka
155020092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

5 (56%)
KO/TKO
4 (40%)
4 (44%)
Submission
1 (10%)
0 (0%)
Decision
5 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Zdenek Polivka55%
Tom Blackledge 45%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Zdenek Polivka a 55% favorite over Tom Blackledge in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1536 vs 1540), separated by just 4 points.

Tom Blackledge finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Zdenek Polivka 50%.

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