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Combat Edge Intelligence

Darius Parker 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

1-0-0Record11-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
TBDHeight6'2"
-ReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Upstate KarateTeamVictory 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.

Darius ParkerNow 1523
If they win+24→ 1547
If they lose-24→ 1499
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.

1434 · 1 fightsPre-fight Elo1506 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
0.32
Not available
Strike accuracy
100%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.36
Not available
Strike defense
13%
Not available
Takedown avg.
2.40
Not available
Takedown accuracy
17%
Not available
Takedown defense
0%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Darius ParkerDerek Downey
1500155020092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

1 (100%)
KO/TKO
5 (45%)
0 (0%)
Submission
5 (45%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (9%)

Combat Edge model read

Darius Parker57%
Derek Downey 43%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Darius Parker a 57% 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 (1523 vs 1524), separated by just 1 points.

Derek Downey 91%.

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