Augusto Sakai vs Blagoy Ivanov
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
Compare any two fighters →
Tale of the tape
16-6-1Record19-7-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height5'11"
77"Reach73"
264 lbsWeight258 lbs
American Top TeamTeamSK Absolute Bulgaria
What's at stake
Blagoy Ivanov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Augusto Sakai carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+18→ 1652
If they lose-14→ 1620
If they win+14→ 1696
If they lose-18→ 1664
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.
1689 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1688 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Augusto SakaiBlagoy Ivanov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Augusto Sakai and Blagoy Ivanov within a point of even.
Blagoy Ivanov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1682 to 1634, a 48-point edge.
Augusto Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Blagoy Ivanov enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
Augusto Sakai finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Blagoy Ivanov 63%.
Augusto Sakai and Blagoy Ivanov share 2 common opponents: Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura.
Augusto Sakai carries a 4-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.