Combat Edge Intelligence

Brian Johnston 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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Ryo Sakai

“Raging Bull”

15-16-0HeavyweightRFF

1491Average

Tale of the tape

5-5-0Record15-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
222 lbsWeight246 lbs
American Kickboxing Academy· 1641 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamRanger Gym

What's at stake

Ryo Sakai is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Brian Johnston carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Brian JohnstonNow 1424
If they win+19→ 1443
If they lose-13→ 1411
Ryo SakaiNow 1491
If they win+10→ 1501
If they lose-14→ 1477

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.

1552 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1527 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Brian JohnstonRyo Sakai
14501500155020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (60%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
2 (40%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryo Sakai83%
Brian Johnston 17%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 83% favorite over Brian Johnston in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1491 to 1424, a 67-point edge.

Brian Johnston enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Brian Johnston finishes 100% 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.