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Combat Edge Intelligence

Carlos Newton vs Takashi Sato

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

16-14-0Record15-8-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'10"
TBDReach73"
174 lbsWeight170 lbs
Warrior MMA Fight TeamTeamKill Cliff FC

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 NewtonNow 1584
If they win+12→ 1596
If they lose-12→ 1572
Takashi SatoNow 1584
If they win+12→ 1596
If they lose-12→ 1572

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.

1580 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1634 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

0.65
Sig. strikes / min
2.21
41%
Strike accuracy
42%
1.55
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
45%
Strike defense
44%
2.47
Takedown avg.
0.76
71%
Takedown accuracy
38%
44%
Takedown defense
61%
0.90
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Carlos NewtonTakashi Sato
155016001650200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

2 (13%)
KO/TKO
11 (73%)
10 (63%)
Submission
2 (13%)
4 (25%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Takashi Sato64%
Carlos Newton 36%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Takashi Sato a 64% favorite over Carlos Newton in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Carlos Newton's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1584 vs 1584), separated by just 0 points.

Takashi Sato enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Carlos Newton finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Takashi Sato 87%.

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