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Combat Edge Intelligence

Dan Downes vs Pil Seung Ko

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

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Dan Downes
us

Dan Downes

“Danny Boy”

8-3-0LightweightUFC

1501Average
Pil Seung Ko
kr

Pil Seung Ko

“Korean GPS”

2-2-0LightweightZFN

1504Average

Tale of the tape

8-3-0Record2-2-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Roufusport· 1685 avg Elo · 8 ratedTeamTeam Best

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.

Dan DownesNow 1501
If they win+24→ 1525
If they lose-24→ 1477
Pil Seung KoNow 1504
If they win+24→ 1528
If they lose-24→ 1480

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.

1519 · 2 fightsPre-fight Elo1513 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.66
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
34%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.53
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
37%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
37%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.53
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Dan DownesPil Seung Ko
1500201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (63%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
1 (13%)
Submission
2 (100%)
2 (25%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Pil Seung Ko73%
Dan Downes 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Pil Seung Ko a 73% favorite over Dan Downes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1501 vs 1504), separated by just 3 points.

Dan Downes finishes 75% of wins inside the distance.

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