Richard Dalton 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
4-3-1Record15-16-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height5'11"
TBDReach-
230 lbsWeight246 lbs
ManufRactured FightingTeamRanger Gym
What's at stake
The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.
If they win+24→ 1524
If they lose-24→ 1476
If they win+12→ 1506
If they lose-12→ 1482
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.
1512 · 6 fightsPre-fight Elo1538 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Richard DaltonRyo Sakai
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Ryo Sakai62%
Richard Dalton 38%Elo baseline: 49%
The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 62% favorite over Richard Dalton in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Richard Dalton's way (49%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1500 vs 1494), separated by just 6 points.
Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Richard Dalton finishes 50% 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.