Combat Edge Intelligence

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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Larry Cureton
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Larry Cureton

“Thunderfoot”

0-2-0HeavyweightUFC

1445Developing
Ryo Sakai
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Ryo Sakai

“Raging Bull”

15-16-0HeavyweightRFF

1491Average

Tale of the tape

0-2-0Record15-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
248 lbsWeight246 lbs

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.

Larry CuretonNow 1445
If they win+27→ 1472
If they lose-21→ 1424
Ryo SakaiNow 1491
If they win+10→ 1501
If they lose-14→ 1477

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 Elo1527 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Larry CuretonRyo Sakai
1450150015501996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

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KO/TKO
10 (67%)
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Submission
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Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryo Sakai75%
Larry Cureton 25%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 75% favorite over Larry Cureton in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1491 to 1445, a 46-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.