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Combat Edge Intelligence

Sean Lally vs Stephen Costello

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

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Sean Lally

“The Unpredictable One”

9-6-0WelterweightCTFC

1539Average

Tale of the tape

9-6-0Record6-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
TBDHeight6'1"
40,5"Reach-
170 lbsWeight171 lbs
JunikoTeamSBG Ireland

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.

Sean LallyNow 1539
If they win+16→ 1555
If they lose-16→ 1523
Stephen CostelloNow 1538
If they win+16→ 1554
If they lose-16→ 1522

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.

1502 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1566 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

5.34
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
39%
Strike accuracy
Not available
7.23
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
30%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Sean LallyStephen Costello
15001550160020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (78%)
KO/TKO
2 (33%)
1 (11%)
Submission
2 (33%)
1 (11%)
Decision
2 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Stephen Costello52%
Sean Lally 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Stephen Costello a 52% favorite over Sean Lally in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Sean Lally's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1539 vs 1538), separated by just 1 points.

Sean Lally finishes 89% of wins inside the distance, Stephen Costello 67%.

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