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Combat Edge Intelligence

Dmitrii Smoliakov 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
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Ryo Sakai

“Raging Bull”

15-16-0HeavyweightRFF

1494Average

Tale of the tape

0-0-0Record15-16-0
TBDDivisionHeavyweight
TBDHeight5'11"
44.00Reach-
TBDWeight246 lbs
TBDTeamRanger Gym

What's at stake

Ryo Sakai is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Dmitrii Smoliakov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Dmitrii SmoliakovNow 1455
If they win+27→ 1482
If they lose-21→ 1434
Ryo SakaiNow 1494
If they win+11→ 1505
If they lose-13→ 1481

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.

1541 · 2 fightsPre-fight Elo1538 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.44
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
43%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.81
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
56%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
0%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
75%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Dmitrii SmoliakovRyo Sakai
1450150015502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
0 (0%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryo Sakai56%
Dmitrii Smoliakov 44%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 56% favorite over Dmitrii Smoliakov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1494 to 1455, a 39-point edge.

Dmitrii Smoliakov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Ryo Sakai 67%.

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