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Combat Edge Intelligence

Ryo Sakai vs Tom Tuggle

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

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Ryo Sakai
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Ryo Sakai

“Raging Bull”

15-16-0HeavyweightRFF

1494Average

Tale of the tape

15-16-0Record0-3-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
5'11"Height6'2"
-ReachTBD
246 lbsWeight250 lbs
Ranger GymTeamAmerican Mayhem Gym

What's at stake

Ryo Sakai is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Tom Tuggle carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ryo SakaiNow 1494
If they win+10→ 1504
If they lose-14→ 1480
Tom TuggleNow 1427
If they win+29→ 1456
If they lose-19→ 1408

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 Elo1510 · 3 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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Strike accuracy
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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

Ryo SakaiTom Tuggle
14501500155020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (67%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Submission
0 (0%)
5 (33%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Ryo Sakai63%
Tom Tuggle 37%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Ryo Sakai a 63% favorite over Tom Tuggle in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Ryo Sakai holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1494 to 1427, a 67-point edge.

Ryo Sakai enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Tom Tuggle enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Ryo Sakai finishes 67% of wins inside the distance.

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