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Combat Edge Intelligence

Tim Lajcik vs Tsuyoshi Kosaka

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

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Tim Lajcik

“The Bohemian”

7-6-1Heavyweight

1509Average

Tale of the tape

7-6-1Record28-21-2
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'1"Height5'11"
TBDReachTBD
225 lbsWeight214 lbs
Gladiators Training AcademyTeamAlliance-Square

What's at stake

Tsuyoshi Kosaka is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Tim Lajcik carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Tim LajcikNow 1509
If they win+21→ 1530
If they lose-11→ 1498
Tsuyoshi KosakaNow 1617
If they win+8→ 1625
If they lose-16→ 1601

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.

1535 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1643 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
0.71
Not available
Strike accuracy
55%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
17.82
Not available
Strike defense
54%
Not available
Takedown avg.
1.78
Not available
Takedown accuracy
100%
Not available
Takedown defense
33%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Tim LajcikTsuyoshi Kosaka
15001550160020002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

5 (71%)
KO/TKO
9 (38%)
1 (14%)
Submission
6 (25%)
1 (14%)
Decision
9 (38%)

Combat Edge model read

Tsuyoshi Kosaka67%
Tim Lajcik 33%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Tsuyoshi Kosaka a 67% favorite over Tim Lajcik in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Tsuyoshi Kosaka holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1617 to 1509, a 108-point edge.

Tim Lajcik enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Tim Lajcik finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Tsuyoshi Kosaka 63%.

Tim Lajcik and Tsuyoshi Kosaka share 1 common opponent: Ron Waterman.

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

Common opponents (1)

Draw Decision · 1999
Ron Waterman
Win Decision · 2004