Combat Edge Intelligence

Daniel Salas vs Stephen Costello

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

1534 Average

Tale of the tape

20-9-1 Record 6-4-0
Welterweight Division Welterweight
5'8" Height 6'1"
70" Reach -
157 lbs Weight 171 lbs
Bonebreakers MMA Team SBG Ireland

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 1534
If they win+16→ 1550
If they lose-16→ 1518
Stephen CostelloNow 1534
If they win+16→ 1550
If they lose-16→ 1518

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Tracked stat edges

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Strikes absorbed / min Lower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Daniel Salas Stephen Costello
1500 1550 1600 2024 2025 2026

Win method breakdown

6 (30%)
KO/TKO
2 (33%)
9 (45%)
Submission
2 (33%)
5 (25%)
Decision
2 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Stephen Costello63%
Daniel Salas37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Stephen Costello a 63% favorite over Daniel Salas in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Daniel Salas's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1534 vs 1534), separated by just 0 points.

Daniel Salas enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Daniel Salas finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Costello 67%.

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