Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Tickle vs Shinji Sasaki

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

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Chris Tickle
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Chris Tickle

“Bad Boy”

9-9-0WelterweightKOTC

1507Average
Shinji Sasaki
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Shinji Sasaki

“Torao Supernova”

20-15-3WelterweightRFF

1513Average

Tale of the tape

9-9-0Record20-15-3
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'9"Height5'9"
TBDReach-
160 lbsWeight170 lbs
Adrenaline MMATeamBurst

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.

Chris TickleNow 1507
If they win+16→ 1523
If they lose-16→ 1491
Shinji SasakiNow 1513
If they win+16→ 1529
If they lose-16→ 1497

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.

1530 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1524 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.07
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
40%
Strike accuracy
TBD
1.13
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
43%
Strike defense
TBD
1
Takedown avg.
TBD
25%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
20%
Takedown defense
TBD
2
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Chris TickleShinji Sasaki
15001550201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (67%)
KO/TKO
4 (20%)
1 (11%)
Submission
11 (55%)
2 (22%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Shinji Sasaki58%
Chris Tickle 42%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Shinji Sasaki a 58% favorite over Chris Tickle in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1507 vs 1513), separated by just 6 points.

Chris Tickle enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Shinji Sasaki enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Chris Tickle finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Shinji Sasaki 75%.

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