Combat Edge Intelligence

Sheldon Westcott 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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Tale of the tape

9-3-1Record15-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height5'10"
71,0"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Complete Fitness and Martial ArtsTeamKill 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.

Sheldon WestcottNow 1580
If they win+16→ 1596
If they lose-16→ 1564
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.

1563 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1621 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.26
Sig. strikes / min
2.21
41%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.73
37%
Strike defense
44%
3.23
Takedown avg.
0.76
38%
Takedown accuracy
38%
14%
Takedown defense
61%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Sheldon WestcottTakashi Sato
155016001650201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

4 (44%)
KO/TKO
11 (73%)
3 (33%)
Submission
2 (13%)
2 (22%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Sheldon Westcott53%
Takashi Sato 47%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Sheldon Westcott a 53% favorite over Takashi Sato in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1580 vs 1579), separated by just 1 points.

Takashi Sato enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Sheldon Westcott finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Takashi Sato 87%.

Takashi Sato 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.