Combat Edge Intelligence

Daniel Salas vs Richie Hightower

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

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Daniel Salas
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Daniel Salas

“El Cazador”

20-9-1WelterweightOKMMA

1536Average

Tale of the tape

20-9-1Record8-4-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"HeightTBD
70"ReachTBD
157 lbsWeight155 lbs
Bonebreakers MMA· 1618 avg Elo · 4 ratedTeam

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.

Daniel SalasNow 1536
If they win+16→ 1552
If they lose-16→ 1520
Richie HightowerNow 1538
If they win+16→ 1554
If they lose-16→ 1522

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.

1525 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1499 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.62
TBD
Strike accuracy
36%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
6.92
TBD
Strike defense
21%
TBD
Takedown avg.
3.46
TBD
Takedown accuracy
100%
TBD
Takedown defense
100%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Daniel SalasRichie Hightower
15502008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (30%)
KO/TKO
3 (38%)
9 (45%)
Submission
2 (25%)
5 (25%)
Decision
3 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Daniel Salas60%
Richie Hightower 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Daniel Salas a 60% favorite over Richie Hightower in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Richie Hightower's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1536 vs 1538), separated by just 2 points.

Daniel Salas enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Daniel Salas finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Richie Hightower 63%.

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