Michael Diaz 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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Tale of the tape
1-2-0Record15-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
TBDHeight5'11"
TBDReach-
265 lbsWeight246 lbs
TeamRanger Gym
What's at stake
Ryo Sakai is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Michael Diaz carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+25→ 1499
If they lose-23→ 1451
If they win+11→ 1502
If they lose-13→ 1478
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.
1508 · 3 fightsPre-fight Elo1527 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Michael DiazRyo Sakai
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Ryo Sakai55%
Michael Diaz 45%Elo baseline: 52%
The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 55% favorite over Michael Diaz in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).
Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1491 to 1474, a 17-point edge.
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.