Larry Cureton 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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Tale of the tape
0-2-0Record15-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
248 lbsWeight246 lbs
TeamRanger Gym
What's at stake
Ryo Sakai is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Larry Cureton carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+27→ 1472
If they lose-21→ 1424
If they win+10→ 1504
If they lose-14→ 1480
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.
1515 · 2 fightsPre-fight Elo1538 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Larry CuretonRyo Sakai
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Ryo Sakai59%
Larry Cureton 41%Elo baseline: 57%
The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 59% favorite over Larry Cureton in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).
Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1494 to 1445, a 49-point edge.
Larry Cureton enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Ryo Sakai 67%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.