Combat Edge Intelligence

Ulka Sasaki vs Willie Gates

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

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Ulka Sasaki
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Ulka Sasaki

“Ulka”

24-10-2FeatherweightRFF

1545Average

Tale of the tape

24-10-2Record12-13-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'10"Height5'8"
71.00Reach39,0"
145 lbsWeight135 lbs
Serra-Longo Fight TeamTeamPinnacle MMA

What's at stake

Ulka Sasaki is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Willie Gates carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Ulka SasakiNow 1545
If they win+12→ 1557
If they lose-20→ 1525
Willie GatesNow 1466
If they win+15→ 1481
If they lose-9→ 1457

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.

1644 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1550 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.16
Sig. strikes / min
1.80
41%
Strike accuracy
39%
2.50
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.28
50%
Strike defense
39%
3.03
Takedown avg.
0
43%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
41%
Takedown defense
68%
1.16
Submission avg.
0.40

Trajectory

Ulka SasakiWillie Gates
14501500155020192020202120222023

Win method breakdown

2 (8%)
KO/TKO
5 (42%)
12 (50%)
Submission
4 (33%)
10 (42%)
Decision
3 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Ulka Sasaki78%
Willie Gates 22%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Ulka Sasaki a 78% favorite over Willie Gates in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Ulka Sasaki holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1545 to 1466, a 79-point edge.

Ulka Sasaki enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Willie Gates enters on a 9-fight loss streak.

Ulka Sasaki finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Willie Gates 75%.

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