Combat Edge Intelligence

Damian Janikowski vs Derek Downey

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

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Derek Downey

“The Gentleman”

11-4-0MiddleweightJHEFN

1524Average

Tale of the tape

11-9-0Record11-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'2"
70"ReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
NemesisTeamVictory 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.

Damian JanikowskiNow 1521
If they win+16→ 1537
If they lose-16→ 1505
Derek DowneyNow 1524
If they win+16→ 1540
If they lose-16→ 1508

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.

1537 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1506 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
0.32
TBD
Strike accuracy
100%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.36
TBD
Strike defense
13%
TBD
Takedown avg.
2.40
TBD
Takedown accuracy
17%
TBD
Takedown defense
0%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Damian JanikowskiDerek Downey
15001550200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (45%)
KO/TKO
5 (45%)
2 (18%)
Submission
5 (45%)
4 (36%)
Decision
1 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Damian Janikowski58%
Derek Downey 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Damian Janikowski a 58% favorite over Derek Downey in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Derek Downey's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1521 vs 1524), separated by just 3 points.

Damian Janikowski finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Derek Downey 91%.

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