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Combat Edge Intelligence

Derek Downey vs Edson Silva

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

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Derek Downey
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Derek Downey

“The Gentleman”

11-4-0MiddleweightJHEFN

1524Average
Edson  Silva
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Edson Silva

“Gladiator”

5-4-0Middleweight

1524Average

Tale of the tape

11-4-0Record5-4-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Victory MMATeamBrasa Jiu-Jitsu

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.

Derek DowneyNow 1524
If they win+16→ 1540
If they lose-16→ 1508
Edson SilvaNow 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.

1506 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1498 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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

Trajectory

Derek DowneyEdson Silva
14501500155016002009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

5 (45%)
KO/TKO
3 (60%)
5 (45%)
Submission
2 (40%)
1 (9%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Edson Silva60%
Derek Downey 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Edson Silva a 60% 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 (1524 vs 1524), separated by just 0 points.

Edson Silva enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Derek Downey finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Edson Silva 100%.

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