Combat Edge Intelligence

Jorge Lopez 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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Jorge Lopez
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Jorge Lopez

“Lil' Monster”

12-5-0WelterweightWSOF

1516Average
Shinji Sasaki
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Shinji Sasaki

“Torao Supernova”

20-15-3WelterweightRFF

1513Average

Tale of the tape

12-5-0Record20-15-3
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'9"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Wand Fight TeamTeamBurst

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.

Jorge LopezNow 1516
If they win+16→ 1532
If they lose-16→ 1500
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

2.47
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
60%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.57
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
51%
Strike defense
TBD
3.50
Takedown avg.
TBD
41%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
81%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Jorge LopezShinji Sasaki
15001550201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (50%)
KO/TKO
4 (20%)
0 (0%)
Submission
11 (55%)
6 (50%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Jorge Lopez62%
Shinji Sasaki 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Jorge Lopez a 62% favorite over Shinji Sasaki in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1516 vs 1513), separated by just 3 points.

Shinji Sasaki enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jorge Lopez finishes 50% 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.