Combat Edge Intelligence

Masutatsu Yano vs Sam Fournier

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

2-4-1Record2-3-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'9"Height6'5"
TBDReach-
198 lbsWeight205 lbs
RJW CentralTeam

What's at stake

Sam Fournier is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +22 while a loss costs more — Masutatsu Yano carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Masutatsu YanoNow 1424
If they win+26→ 1450
If they lose-22→ 1402
Sam FournierNow 1460
If they win+22→ 1482
If they lose-26→ 1434

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.

1450 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1496 · 5 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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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

Masutatsu YanoSam Fournier
135014001450150015502002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

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KO/TKO
1 (50%)
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Submission
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2 (100%)
Decision
1 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Sam Fournier60%
Masutatsu Yano 40%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Sam Fournier a 60% favorite over Masutatsu Yano in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Sam Fournier holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1460 to 1424, a 36-point edge.

Sam Fournier enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

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