Brad Imes vs Ryo Sakai
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
13-7-0Record15-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'7"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
260 lbsWeight246 lbs
Sacramaneto BJJTeamRanger Gym
What's at stake
Ryo Sakai is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Brad Imes carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+26→ 1490
If they lose-22→ 1442
If they win+11→ 1502
If they lose-13→ 1478
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.
1590 · 7 fightsPre-fight Elo1527 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Brad ImesRyo Sakai
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Ryo Sakai75%
Brad Imes 25%Elo baseline: 54%
The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 75% favorite over Brad Imes in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).
Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1491 to 1464, a 27-point edge.
Brad Imes enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Brad Imes finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Ryo Sakai 67%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.