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Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlos Mota vs Kohei Sugiyama

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

8-2-0Record17-10-0
FlyweightDivisionFlyweight
5'6"Height5'6"
69"Reach-
125 lbsWeight126 lbs
Pr1meira FightTeamThe Blackbelt Japan· 1628 avg Elo · 9 rated

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.

Carlos MotaNow 1604
If they win+16→ 1620
If they lose-16→ 1588
Kohei SugiyamaNow 1604
If they win+12→ 1616
If they lose-12→ 1592

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.

1556 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1532 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

0.80
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
41%
Strike accuracy
Not available
1.13
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
54%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
50%
Takedown defense
Not available
1
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Carlos MotaKohei Sugiyama
1550160020252026

Win method breakdown

4 (50%)
KO/TKO
2 (12%)
0 (0%)
Submission
6 (35%)
4 (50%)
Decision
9 (53%)

Combat Edge model read

Carlos Mota53%
Kohei Sugiyama 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Carlos Mota a 53% favorite over Kohei Sugiyama in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1604 vs 1604), separated by just 0 points.

Carlos Mota enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kohei Sugiyama enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Carlos Mota finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Kohei Sugiyama 47%.

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