Combat Edge Intelligence

John Kolosci vs Shinji Sasaki

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Shinji Sasaki
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Shinji Sasaki

“Torao Supernova”

20-15-3WelterweightRFF

1513Average

Tale of the tape

15-9-0Record20-15-3
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'9"
TBDReach-
155 lbsWeight170 lbs
Gilbert GrapplingTeamBurst

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.

John KolosciNow 1517
If they win+16→ 1533
If they lose-16→ 1501
Shinji SasakiNow 1513
If they win+16→ 1529
If they lose-16→ 1497

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.

1540 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1524 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.21
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
20%
Strike accuracy
TBD
0.85
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
50%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

John KolosciShinji Sasaki
1500155020102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (27%)
KO/TKO
4 (20%)
4 (27%)
Submission
11 (55%)
7 (47%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Shinji Sasaki55%
John Kolosci 45%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Shinji Sasaki a 55% favorite over John Kolosci in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans John Kolosci's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1517 vs 1513), separated by just 4 points.

Shinji Sasaki enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

John Kolosci finishes 53% of wins inside the distance, Shinji Sasaki 75%.

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