Combat Edge Intelligence

Masakatsu Funaki vs Sulim Batalov

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

39-13-2Record11-1-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'0"Height6'0"
TBDReach-
209 lbsWeight207 lbs
All Japan Pro WrestlingTeamFight Club Akhmat

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.

Masakatsu FunakiNow 1677
If they win+12→ 1689
If they lose-12→ 1665
Sulim BatalovNow 1679
If they win+16→ 1695
If they lose-16→ 1663

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.

1570 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1513 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strike accuracy
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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

Masakatsu FunakiSulim Batalov
165017002008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (13%)
KO/TKO
9 (82%)
33 (85%)
Submission
0 (0%)
1 (3%)
Decision
2 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Sulim Batalov73%
Masakatsu Funaki 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Sulim Batalov a 73% favorite over Masakatsu Funaki in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1677 vs 1679), separated by just 2 points.

Sulim Batalov enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Masakatsu Funaki finishes 97% of wins inside the distance, Sulim Batalov 82%.

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