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Combat Edge Intelligence

Kazushi Sakuraba vs Marko Bojković

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

26-17-1Record10-2-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
167 lbsWeight165 lbs

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.

Kazushi SakurabaNow 1638
If they win+12→ 1650
If they lose-12→ 1626
Marko BojkovićNow 1639
If they win+16→ 1655
If they lose-16→ 1623

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.

1630 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1521 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

1.26
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
41%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.03
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
52%
Strike defense
Not available
1.26
Takedown avg.
Not available
31%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
49%
Takedown defense
Not available
1.74
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Kazushi SakurabaMarko Bojković
1600165020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (15%)
KO/TKO
5 (50%)
19 (73%)
Submission
3 (30%)
3 (12%)
Decision
2 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

Kazushi Sakuraba54%
Marko Bojković 46%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Kazushi Sakuraba a 54% favorite over Marko Bojković in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Marko Bojković's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1638 vs 1639), separated by just 1 points.

Kazushi Sakuraba enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Marko Bojković enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Kazushi Sakuraba finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Marko Bojković 80%.

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