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Combat Edge Intelligence

Fabiano Scherner 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

11-11-0Record15-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
257 lbsWeight246 lbs

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.

Fabiano SchernerNow 1493
If they win+16→ 1509
If they lose-16→ 1477
Ryo SakaiNow 1494
If they win+12→ 1506
If they lose-12→ 1482

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.

1538 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1540 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.31
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
32%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.20
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
38%
Strike defense
Not available
1.09
Takedown avg.
Not available
33%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
40%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Fabiano SchernerRyo Sakai
150015502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (45%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
6 (55%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryo Sakai59%
Fabiano Scherner 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 59% favorite over Fabiano Scherner in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1493 vs 1494), separated by just 1 points.

Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Fabiano Scherner finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Ryo Sakai 67%.

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