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Combat Edge Intelligence

Rinya Nakamura vs Toshiomi Kazama

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

10-2-0Record11-5-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'7"Height5'7"
68"Reach 69"
136 lbsWeight135 lbs
Freelance· 1552 avg Elo · 8 ratedTeamWajutsu Keishukai Hearts

What's at stake

Rinya Nakamura is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Toshiomi Kazama carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Rinya NakamuraNow 1689
If they win+13→ 1702
If they lose-19→ 1670
Toshiomi KazamaNow 1623
If they win+19→ 1642
If they lose-13→ 1610

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.

1614 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1568 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.27
Sig. strikes / min
1.72
52%
Strike accuracy
53%
1.72
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.89
64%
Strike defense
43%
2.58
Takedown avg.
1.68
0%
Takedown accuracy
13%
100%
Takedown defense
67%
1.43
Submission avg.
0.56

Trajectory

Rinya NakamuraToshiomi Kazama
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (60%)
KO/TKO
3 (27%)
1 (10%)
Submission
6 (55%)
3 (30%)
Decision
2 (18%)

Combat Edge model read

Rinya Nakamura60%
Toshiomi Kazama 40%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Rinya Nakamura a 60% favorite over Toshiomi Kazama in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Rinya Nakamura holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1689 to 1623, a 66-point edge.

Rinya Nakamura finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Toshiomi Kazama 82%.

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