Combat Edge Intelligence

Farman Hasanov vs Kazushi Sakuraba

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

6-0-0Record26-17-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
74"ReachTBD
171 lbsWeight167 lbs
Renzo Gracie AcademyTeamLaughter7

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.

Farman HasanovNow 1638
If they win+24→ 1662
If they lose-24→ 1614
Kazushi SakurabaNow 1638
If they win+12→ 1650
If they lose-12→ 1626

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.

1508 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1631 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Sig. strikes / min
1.26
TBD
Strike accuracy
41%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.03
TBD
Strike defense
52%
TBD
Takedown avg.
1.26
TBD
Takedown accuracy
31%
TBD
Takedown defense
49%
TBD
Submission avg.
1.74

Trajectory

Farman HasanovKazushi Sakuraba
1600165020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (67%)
KO/TKO
4 (15%)
0 (0%)
Submission
19 (73%)
2 (33%)
Decision
3 (12%)

Combat Edge model read

Farman Hasanov71%
Kazushi Sakuraba 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Farman Hasanov a 71% favorite over Kazushi Sakuraba in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1638 vs 1638), separated by just 0 points.

Farman Hasanov enters on a 6-fight win streak.

Kazushi Sakuraba enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Farman Hasanov finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Kazushi Sakuraba 88%.

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