Michael Bisping vs Yoshihiro Akiyama
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
30-9-0Record16-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height5'10"
75″Reach73,5"
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
HB UltimateTeamJackson-Wink MMA
What's at stake
Michael Bisping is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Yoshihiro Akiyama carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+10→ 1751
If they lose-14→ 1727
If they win+19→ 1697
If they lose-13→ 1665
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.
1748 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1648 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Michael BispingYoshihiro Akiyama
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Michael Bisping64%
Yoshihiro Akiyama 36%Elo baseline: 59%
The Combat Edge model makes Michael Bisping a 64% favorite over Yoshihiro Akiyama in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).
Michael Bisping holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1741 to 1678, a 63-point edge.
Michael Bisping enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Yoshihiro Akiyama enters on a 2-fight win streak.
Michael Bisping finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Yoshihiro Akiyama 88%.
Michael Bisping carries a 2-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.