Combat Edge Intelligence

Jon Koppenhaver 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

14-5-0Record20-15-3
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'9"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Und1sputedTeamBurst

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.

Jon KoppenhaverNow 1507
If they win+24→ 1531
If they lose-24→ 1483
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.

1529 · 2 fightsPre-fight Elo1524 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.32
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
60%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.17
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
44%
Strike defense
TBD
1.16
Takedown avg.
TBD
50%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
40%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Jon KoppenhaverShinji Sasaki
150015502008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (57%)
KO/TKO
4 (20%)
6 (43%)
Submission
11 (55%)
0 (0%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Jon Koppenhaver57%
Shinji Sasaki 43%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Jon Koppenhaver a 57% favorite over Shinji Sasaki in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Shinji Sasaki's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1507 vs 1513), separated by just 6 points.

Shinji Sasaki enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jon Koppenhaver finishes 100% 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.