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Combat Edge Intelligence

Keisuke Sasu vs Maximo Blanco

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

14-5-1Record12-8-1
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'7"Height5'8"
69"Reach37,0"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Master JapanTeamYoshida Dojo

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.

Keisuke SasuNow 1624
If they win+16→ 1640
If they lose-16→ 1608
Maximo BlancoNow 1624
If they win+16→ 1640
If they lose-16→ 1608

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.

1594 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1639 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.76
Sig. strikes / min
4.11
49%
Strike accuracy
44%
2.42
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.19
48%
Strike defense
66%
3.76
Takedown avg.
1.85
40%
Takedown accuracy
37%
62%
Takedown defense
64%
1.88
Submission avg.
0.34

Trajectory

Keisuke SasuMaximo Blanco
160016502014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (36%)
KO/TKO
8 (67%)
4 (29%)
Submission
0 (0%)
5 (36%)
Decision
4 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Keisuke Sasu59%
Maximo Blanco 41%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Keisuke Sasu a 59% favorite over Maximo Blanco in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1624 vs 1624), separated by just 0 points.

Keisuke Sasu enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Maximo Blanco enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Keisuke Sasu finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Maximo Blanco 67%.

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