Combat Edge Intelligence

Danny Castillo vs Tony Ferguson

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

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Tale of the tape

17-10-0Record25-11-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height6'0"
71,0"Reach76"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Team Alpha MaleTeamKnuckleheadz MMA

What's at stake

Tony Ferguson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Danny Castillo carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Danny CastilloNow 1604
If they win+14→ 1618
If they lose-10→ 1594
Tony FergusonNow 1659
If they win+10→ 1669
If they lose-14→ 1645

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.

1653 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1744 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.57
Sig. strikes / min
4.91
42%
Strike accuracy
46%
1.96
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.37
63%
Strike defense
55%
2.95
Takedown avg.
0.39
39%
Takedown accuracy
35%
64%
Takedown defense
66%
0.19
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Danny CastilloTony Ferguson
160016501700175020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

7 (41%)
KO/TKO
12 (48%)
3 (18%)
Submission
8 (32%)
7 (41%)
Decision
5 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Tony Ferguson70%
Danny Castillo 30%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Tony Ferguson a 70% favorite over Danny Castillo in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Tony Ferguson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1659 to 1604, a 55-point edge.

Danny Castillo enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Tony Ferguson enters on a 9-fight loss streak.

Danny Castillo finishes 59% of wins inside the distance, Tony Ferguson 80%.

Tony Ferguson carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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