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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Lee 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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Kevin Lee

“The Motown Phenom”

20-9-0WelterweightPFL

1711Good

Tale of the tape

20-9-0Record25-11-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height6'0"
77"Reach76"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Tristar GymTeamKnuckleheadz MMA

What's at stake

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

Kevin LeeNow 1711
If they win+10→ 1721
If they lose-14→ 1697
Tony FergusonNow 1658
If they win+14→ 1672
If they lose-10→ 1648

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.

1710 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1745 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.88
Sig. strikes / min
4.91
42%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.60
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.37
50%
Strike defense
55%
3.18
Takedown avg.
0.39
43%
Takedown accuracy
35%
75%
Takedown defense
66%
0.76
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Kevin LeeTony Ferguson
165017001750202320242025

Win method breakdown

3 (15%)
KO/TKO
12 (48%)
9 (45%)
Submission
8 (32%)
8 (40%)
Decision
5 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Lee65%
Tony Ferguson 35%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Lee a 65% favorite over Tony Ferguson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Kevin Lee holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1711 to 1658, a 53-point edge.

Tony Ferguson enters on a 9-fight loss streak.

Kevin Lee finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Tony Ferguson 80%.

Kevin Lee and Tony Ferguson share 1 common opponent: Charles Oliveira.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossSubmission · 2020
Charles Oliveira
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2020