Combat Edge Intelligence

Naoki Matsushita vs Taisei Mizusugi

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

12-16-11Record6-8-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'6"Height5'9"
TBDReach-
154 lbsWeight156 lbs
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What's at stake

Taisei Mizusugi is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Naoki Matsushita carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Naoki MatsushitaNow 1432
If they win+13→ 1445
If they lose-11→ 1421
Taisei MizusugiNow 1470
If they win+14→ 1484
If they lose-18→ 1452

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.

1504 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1504 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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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

Naoki MatsushitaTaisei Mizusugi
14001450150020102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (42%)
KO/TKO
2 (33%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (17%)
7 (58%)
Decision
3 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Taisei Mizusugi83%
Naoki Matsushita 17%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Taisei Mizusugi a 83% favorite over Naoki Matsushita in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Taisei Mizusugi holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1470 to 1432, a 38-point edge.

Naoki Matsushita finishes 42% of wins inside the distance, Taisei Mizusugi 50%.

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