Combat Edge Intelligence

Alex Karalexis vs Shinji Sasaki

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

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Shinji Sasaki
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Shinji Sasaki

“Torao Supernova”

20-15-3WelterweightRFF

1513Average

Tale of the tape

10-6-0Record20-15-3
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height5'9"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Team SityodtongTeamBurst

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.

Alex KaralexisNow 1506
If they win+24→ 1530
If they lose-24→ 1482
Shinji SasakiNow 1513
If they win+16→ 1529
If they lose-16→ 1497

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.

1570 · 9 fightsPre-fight Elo1524 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.57
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
42%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.39
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
54%
Strike defense
TBD
2.70
Takedown avg.
TBD
45%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
87%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.90
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Alex KaralexisShinji Sasaki
150015502008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (50%)
KO/TKO
4 (20%)
1 (10%)
Submission
11 (55%)
4 (40%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Shinji Sasaki60%
Alex Karalexis 40%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Shinji Sasaki a 60% favorite over Alex Karalexis in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1506 vs 1513), separated by just 7 points.

Shinji Sasaki enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Alex Karalexis finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Shinji Sasaki 75%.

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