Combat Edge Intelligence

Tony Ferguson vs Zak Ottow

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

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Zak Ottow

“The Barbarian”

20-8-0WelterweightXMMA

1660Good

Tale of the tape

25-11-0Record20-8-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'11"
76"Reach40,5"
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
Knuckleheadz MMATeamPura Vida BJJ

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.

Tony FergusonNow 1659
If they win+12→ 1671
If they lose-12→ 1647
Zak OttowNow 1660
If they win+12→ 1672
If they lose-12→ 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.

1744 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1619 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.91
Sig. strikes / min
2.63
46%
Strike accuracy
37%
4.37
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.73
55%
Strike defense
59%
0.39
Takedown avg.
0.97
35%
Takedown accuracy
29%
66%
Takedown defense
57%
0.88
Submission avg.
0.39

Trajectory

Tony FergusonZak Ottow
1650170017502021202220232024

Win method breakdown

12 (48%)
KO/TKO
3 (15%)
8 (32%)
Submission
12 (60%)
5 (20%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Zak Ottow61%
Tony Ferguson 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Zak Ottow a 61% favorite over Tony Ferguson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1659 vs 1660), separated by just 1 points.

Tony Ferguson enters on a 9-fight loss streak.

Tony Ferguson finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Zak Ottow 75%.

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