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Combat Edge Intelligence

Brandon Jenkins vs Satoru Kitaoka

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

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Brandon Jenkins

“The Human Highlight Reel”

18-12-0WelterweightKC

1557Solid

Tale of the tape

18-12-0Record45-27-10
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'6"
71"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight156 lbs
Syndicate MMATeamLotus Setagaya

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.

Brandon JenkinsNow 1557
If they win+16→ 1573
If they lose-16→ 1541
Satoru KitaokaNow 1558
If they win+12→ 1570
If they lose-12→ 1546

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.

1562 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1491 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.93
Sig. strikes / min
4.05
41%
Strike accuracy
48%
8.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
33%
Strike defense
64%
0
Takedown avg.
1.38
Not available
Takedown accuracy
59%
27%
Takedown defense
73%
0
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

Brandon JenkinsSatoru Kitaoka
1550160020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

12 (67%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
3 (17%)
Submission
22 (49%)
3 (17%)
Decision
23 (51%)

Combat Edge model read

Brandon Jenkins55%
Satoru Kitaoka 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Brandon Jenkins a 55% favorite over Satoru Kitaoka in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Satoru Kitaoka's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1557 vs 1558), separated by just 1 points.

Satoru Kitaoka enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brandon Jenkins finishes 83% of wins inside the distance, Satoru Kitaoka 49%.

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