Combat Edge Intelligence

Rafael dos Anjos 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

32-17-0Record25-11-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height6'0"
70"Reach76"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
RDA AcademyTeamKnuckleheadz MMA

What's at stake

Rafael dos Anjos 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.

Rafael dos AnjosNow 1713
If they win+10→ 1723
If they lose-14→ 1699
Tony FergusonNow 1659
If they win+14→ 1673
If they lose-10→ 1649

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.

1737 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1744 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.48
Sig. strikes / min
4.91
47%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.23
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.37
60%
Strike defense
55%
1.95
Takedown avg.
0.39
36%
Takedown accuracy
35%
55%
Takedown defense
66%
0.57
Submission avg.
0.88

Trajectory

Rafael dos AnjosTony Ferguson
16501700175020232024

Win method breakdown

5 (16%)
KO/TKO
12 (48%)
11 (34%)
Submission
8 (32%)
16 (50%)
Decision
5 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Rafael dos Anjos62%
Tony Ferguson 38%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Rafael dos Anjos a 62% favorite over Tony Ferguson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Rafael dos Anjos holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1713 to 1659, a 54-point edge.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Tony Ferguson enters on a 9-fight loss streak.

Rafael dos Anjos finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Tony Ferguson 80%.

Rafael dos Anjos and Tony Ferguson share 1 common opponent: Michael Chiesa.

Tony Ferguson carries a 6-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2020
Michael Chiesa
LossSubmission · 2024