Combat Edge Intelligence

Ryo Takagi vs Vugar Karamov

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

11-4-0Record22-7-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'10"Height5'9"
-Reach70.5"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs

What's at stake

Vugar Karamov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Ryo Takagi carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ryo TakagiNow 1590
If they win+20→ 1610
If they lose-12→ 1578
Vugar KaramovNow 1689
If they win+12→ 1701
If they lose-20→ 1669

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.

1560 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1631 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

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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 TakagiVugar Karamov
1550160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (73%)
KO/TKO
7 (33%)
1 (9%)
Submission
9 (43%)
2 (18%)
Decision
5 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Vugar Karamov79%
Ryo Takagi 21%Elo baseline: 64%

The Combat Edge model makes Vugar Karamov a 79% favorite over Ryo Takagi in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (64%).

Vugar Karamov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1689 to 1590, a 99-point edge.

Ryo Takagi finishes 82% of wins inside the distance, Vugar Karamov 76%.

Ryo Takagi and Vugar Karamov share 1 common opponent: Shuya Kimura.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinTKO (Doctor Stoppage) · 2026
Shuya Kimura
WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2025