Combat Edge Intelligence

Lando Vannata 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

12-8-2Record25-11-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height6'0"
71"Reach76"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Elevation Fight TeamTeamKnuckleheadz MMA

What's at stake

Tony Ferguson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Lando Vannata carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Lando VannataNow 1571
If they win+20→ 1591
If they lose-12→ 1559
Tony FergusonNow 1659
If they win+9→ 1668
If they lose-15→ 1644

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.

1643 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1744 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.52
Sig. strikes / min
4.91
45%
Strike accuracy
46%
4.76
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.37
55%
Strike defense
55%
1.09
Takedown avg.
0.39
38%
Takedown accuracy
35%
69%
Takedown defense
66%
0.30
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Lando VannataTony Ferguson
16001650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (33%)
KO/TKO
12 (48%)
5 (42%)
Submission
8 (32%)
3 (25%)
Decision
5 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Tony Ferguson55%
Lando Vannata 45%Elo baseline: 62%

The Combat Edge model makes Tony Ferguson a 55% favorite over Lando Vannata in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (62%).

Tony Ferguson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1659 to 1571, a 88-point edge.

Lando Vannata enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Tony Ferguson enters on a 9-fight loss streak.

Lando Vannata finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Tony Ferguson 80%.

Lando Vannata and Tony Ferguson share 2 common opponents: King Green and Bobby Green.

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.

Common opponents (2)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2020
King Green
LossSubmission · 2023
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2020
Bobby Green
LossSubmission (Arm Triangle Choke) · 2023