Combat Edge Intelligence

Paddy Pimblett 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

24-4-0Record25-11-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height6'0"
73"Reach76"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Next Generation UKTeamKnuckleheadz MMA

What's at stake

Paddy Pimblett is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Tony Ferguson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Paddy PimblettNow 1795
If they win+8→ 1803
If they lose-16→ 1779
Tony FergusonNow 1659
If they win+16→ 1675
If they lose-8→ 1651

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.

1690 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1744 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.49
Sig. strikes / min
4.91
53%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.89
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.37
43%
Strike defense
55%
0.69
Takedown avg.
0.39
21%
Takedown accuracy
35%
44%
Takedown defense
66%
1.20
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Paddy PimblettTony Ferguson
16501700175018002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (29%)
KO/TKO
12 (48%)
11 (46%)
Submission
8 (32%)
6 (25%)
Decision
5 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Paddy Pimblett92%
Tony Ferguson 8%Elo baseline: 69%

The Combat Edge model makes Paddy Pimblett a 92% favorite over Tony Ferguson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (69%).

Paddy Pimblett holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1795 to 1659, a 136-point edge.

Tony Ferguson enters on a 9-fight loss streak.

Paddy Pimblett finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Tony Ferguson 80%.

Paddy Pimblett and Tony Ferguson share 3 common opponents: Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler and King Green.

Tony Ferguson carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (3)

WinSubmission · 2024
King Green
LossSubmission · 2023
WinTKO · 2025
Michael Chandler
LossKO · 2022
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2026
Justin Gaethje
LossTKO · 2020