Combat Edge Intelligence

Ron Keslar vs Shinji Sasaki

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Shinji Sasaki
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Shinji Sasaki

“Torao Supernova”

20-15-3WelterweightRFF

1513Average

Tale of the tape

11-9-0Record20-15-3
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'9"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
American Kickboxing Academy· 1641 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamBurst

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.

Ron KeslarNow 1513
If they win+16→ 1529
If they lose-16→ 1497
Shinji SasakiNow 1513
If they win+16→ 1529
If they lose-16→ 1497

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.

1538 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1524 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

0
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
0%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
60%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
TBD
Takedown accuracy
TBD
100%
Takedown defense
TBD
7.69
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Ron KeslarShinji Sasaki
1500155016002014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (9%)
KO/TKO
4 (20%)
5 (45%)
Submission
11 (55%)
5 (45%)
Decision
5 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Shinji Sasaki62%
Ron Keslar 38%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Shinji Sasaki a 62% favorite over Ron Keslar in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ron Keslar's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1513 vs 1513), separated by just 0 points.

Ron Keslar enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Shinji Sasaki enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Ron Keslar finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Shinji Sasaki 75%.

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