Combat Edge Intelligence

Sean Spencer vs Takashi Sato

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

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Sean Spencer

“Black Magic”

12-7-0WelterweightLFA

1581Solid

Tale of the tape

12-7-0Record15-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height5'10"
75,0"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Fortis MMATeamKill Cliff FC

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.

Sean SpencerNow 1581
If they win+16→ 1597
If they lose-16→ 1565
Takashi SatoNow 1579
If they win+12→ 1591
If they lose-12→ 1567

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.

1615 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1621 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.24
Sig. strikes / min
2.21
32%
Strike accuracy
42%
4.02
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
61%
Strike defense
44%
0.14
Takedown avg.
0.76
33%
Takedown accuracy
38%
69%
Takedown defense
61%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Sean SpencerTakashi Sato
16001650201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

2 (17%)
KO/TKO
11 (73%)
2 (17%)
Submission
2 (13%)
8 (67%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Sean Spencer52%
Takashi Sato 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Sean Spencer a 52% favorite over Takashi Sato in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1581 vs 1579), separated by just 2 points.

Sean Spencer enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Takashi Sato enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Sean Spencer finishes 33% of wins inside the distance, Takashi Sato 87%.

Sean Spencer carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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