Combat Edge Intelligence

Josh Schockman 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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Josh Schockman
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Josh Schockman

“The Warhammer”

6-3-0Light HeavyweightSF

1448Developing
Ryo Sakai
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Ryo Sakai

“Raging Bull”

15-16-0HeavyweightRFF

1491Average

Tale of the tape

6-3-0Record15-16-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
205 lbsWeight246 lbs
Dirty South Fight TeamTeamRanger Gym

What's at stake

Ryo Sakai is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Josh Schockman carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Josh SchockmanNow 1448
If they win+27→ 1475
If they lose-21→ 1427
Ryo SakaiNow 1491
If they win+11→ 1502
If they lose-13→ 1478

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.

1600 · 3 fightsPre-fight Elo1527 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0.87
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
33%
Strike accuracy
TBD
0.87
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
58%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
23%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Josh SchockmanRyo Sakai
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Win method breakdown

5 (83%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
0 (0%)
Submission
0 (0%)
1 (17%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryo Sakai78%
Josh Schockman 22%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 78% favorite over Josh Schockman in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1491 to 1448, a 43-point edge.

Josh Schockman enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Josh Schockman finishes 83% 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.