Combat Edge Intelligence

Jong Wang Kim vs Ryo Sakai

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

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Ryo Sakai

“Raging Bull”

15-16-0HeavyweightRFF

1491Average

Tale of the tape

13-23-0Record15-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
238 lbsWeight246 lbs
CMA KoreaTeamRanger Gym

What's at stake

Ryo Sakai is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Jong Wang Kim carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jong Wang KimNow 1443
If they win+14→ 1457
If they lose-10→ 1433
Ryo SakaiNow 1491
If they win+10→ 1501
If they lose-14→ 1477

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.

1486 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1527 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strike accuracy
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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Jong Wang KimRyo Sakai
14501500155020132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (54%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
6 (46%)
Submission
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryo Sakai74%
Jong Wang Kim 26%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 74% favorite over Jong Wang Kim in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1491 to 1443, a 48-point edge.

Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Jong Wang Kim finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Ryo Sakai 67%.

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