Combat Edge Intelligence

Matheus Scheffel 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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Ryo Sakai

“Raging Bull”

15-15-0HeavyweightRFF

1491Average

Tale of the tape

17-11-0Record15-15-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
262 lbsWeight246 lbs
CM SystemTeamRanger Gym

What's at stake

Matheus Scheffel is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Ryo Sakai carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Matheus ScheffelNow 1524
If they win+11→ 1535
If they lose-13→ 1511
Ryo SakaiNow 1491
If they win+13→ 1504
If they lose-11→ 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.

1620 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1527 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.33
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
36%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
47%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
100%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Matheus ScheffelRyo Sakai
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Win method breakdown

12 (71%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
0 (0%)
Submission
0 (0%)
5 (29%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryo Sakai79%
Matheus Scheffel 21%Elo baseline: 45%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 79% favorite over Matheus Scheffel in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Matheus Scheffel's way (45%).

Matheus Scheffel holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1524 to 1491, a 33-point edge.

Matheus Scheffel enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Matheus Scheffel finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Ryo Sakai 67%.

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