Branko Cikatic 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
0-2-0Record15-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'3"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
220 lbsWeight246 lbs
What's at stake
Ryo Sakai is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Branko Cikatic carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+26→ 1485
If they lose-22→ 1437
If they win+11→ 1505
If they lose-13→ 1481
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.
1581 · 2 fightsPre-fight Elo1538 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Branko CikaticRyo Sakai
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Ryo Sakai53%
Branko Cikatic 47%Elo baseline: 55%
The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 53% favorite over Branko Cikatic in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).
Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1494 to 1459, a 35-point edge.
Branko Cikatic enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Ryo Sakai 67%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.