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Combat Edge Intelligence

Deniz Ilbay vs Joo Sang Yoo

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

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Deniz Ilbay
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Deniz Ilbay

“El Pistolero”

10-3-0FeatherweightOKMMA

1641Solid
Joo Sang Yoo
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Joo Sang Yoo

“Zombie JR.”

9-2-0FeatherweightUFC

1641Solid

Tale of the tape

10-3-0Record9-2-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'6"Height5'9"
70"Reach71"
146 lbsWeight145 lbs
UFD GymTeamTiger Gym

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.

Deniz IlbayNow 1641
If they win+16→ 1657
If they lose-16→ 1625
Joo Sang YooNow 1641
If they win+16→ 1657
If they lose-16→ 1625

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.

1561 · 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.

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
6.36
Not available
Strike accuracy
59%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.99
Not available
Strike defense
56%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
Not available
Takedown defense
50%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Deniz IlbayJoo Sang Yoo
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (70%)
KO/TKO
4 (44%)
1 (10%)
Submission
1 (11%)
2 (20%)
Decision
4 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Deniz Ilbay52%
Joo Sang Yoo 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Deniz Ilbay a 52% favorite over Joo Sang Yoo in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1641 vs 1641), separated by just 0 points.

Deniz Ilbay enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Joo Sang Yoo enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Deniz Ilbay finishes 80% of wins inside the distance, Joo Sang Yoo 56%.

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