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Combat Edge Intelligence

Igor Araujo vs Masayuki Kikuiri

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

25-10-0Record11-4-1
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height6'0"
TBDReach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamNever Quit

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.

Igor AraujoNow 1643
If they win+12→ 1655
If they lose-12→ 1631
Masayuki KikuiriNow 1645
If they win+16→ 1661
If they lose-16→ 1629

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.

1577 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1596 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.52
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
42%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.86
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
50%
Strike defense
Not available
0.86
Takedown avg.
Not available
16%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
22%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.57
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Igor AraujoMasayuki Kikuiri
1650170020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (4%)
KO/TKO
8 (73%)
17 (68%)
Submission
0 (0%)
7 (28%)
Decision
3 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Masayuki Kikuiri65%
Igor Araujo 35%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Masayuki Kikuiri a 65% favorite over Igor Araujo in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1643 vs 1645), separated by just 2 points.

Igor Araujo enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Masayuki Kikuiri enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Igor Araujo finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Masayuki Kikuiri 73%.

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