Combat Edge Intelligence

Kazunori Yokota vs Nikolas Motta

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

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Tale of the tape

25-9-3Record15-6-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'8"
TBDReach70"
154 lbsWeight155 lbs
K-ClannTeamNova Uniao

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.

Kazunori YokotaNow 1644
If they win+12→ 1656
If they lose-12→ 1632
Nikolas MottaNow 1642
If they win+16→ 1658
If they lose-16→ 1626

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.

1532 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1599 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
3.64
TBD
Strike accuracy
37%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.50
TBD
Strike defense
56%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
TBD
Takedown defense
82%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kazunori YokotaNikolas Motta
165017002016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

4 (16%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
5 (20%)
Submission
0 (0%)
16 (64%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikolas Motta70%
Kazunori Yokota 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Nikolas Motta a 70% favorite over Kazunori Yokota in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Kazunori Yokota's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1644 vs 1642), separated by just 2 points.

Kazunori Yokota enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kazunori Yokota finishes 36% of wins inside the distance, Nikolas Motta 67%.

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