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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jhonata Diniz vs Masakatsu Funaki

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

9-2-0Record39-13-2
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'0"
79"ReachTBD
255 lbsWeight209 lbs
Santa Fe TeamTeamAll Japan Pro Wrestling

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.

Jhonata DinizNow 1672
If they win+16→ 1688
If they lose-16→ 1656
Masakatsu FunakiNow 1677
If they win+12→ 1689
If they lose-12→ 1665

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.

1596 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1570 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

3.89
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
56%
Strike accuracy
Not available
3.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
57%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
70%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Jhonata DinizMasakatsu Funaki
160016501700200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

7 (78%)
KO/TKO
5 (13%)
0 (0%)
Submission
33 (85%)
2 (22%)
Decision
1 (3%)

Combat Edge model read

Jhonata Diniz55%
Masakatsu Funaki 45%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Jhonata Diniz a 55% favorite over Masakatsu Funaki in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Masakatsu Funaki's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1672 vs 1677), separated by just 5 points.

Jhonata Diniz finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Masakatsu Funaki 97%.

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