WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Takashi Sato
16-8
Age
33
Height
5'10"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
08:28
Gym
Sanford MMA
Wins By
11 KO · 2 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1
Last 5
LLLLW
Finish Rate
81%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Japan
Fight History
LOSS
MB
vs Miguel Baeza
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 4:28
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 4:28
LOSS
BB
vs Bryan Battle
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 0:44
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 0:44
LOSS
GN
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TG
vs Themba Gorimbo
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JW
vs Jason Witt
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 0:48
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 0:48
WIN
BS
vs Ben Saunders
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Guard
R2 1:18
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard·R2 1:18
LOSS
BM
vs Belal Muhammad
UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:55
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:55
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Back-Taker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.2/min
Grappling
0.76 TD
Defense
44%
⚖️Takashi adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
10 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
70%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
40%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
40%
⭐Other
Rear Naked Choke
40%
Triangles
40%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (70%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (120%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 240% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Guard
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Guard (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 81% of wins end in finish (11 KO + 2 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (144% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc58%
Clinch
62% acc13%
Ground
65% acc29%
Striking Differential-1.52/min
2.21 landed/min3.73 absorbed/min
2.21
Landed/Min
3.73
Absorbed/Min
0.51
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed131
Sig. Strikes Attempted315
Key Insights
Takashi is active on the ground (29%).
Primarily a headhunter with 77% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.7:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 29% from ground at 65% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
38%(est)
Landed
3
Defended
5
Total
8
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.76
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
8
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
16
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 29% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
262
0.75
Ratio
Absorbed
350
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
4/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
14.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.3
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
144%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.75x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚙️ High engagement score (14.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 144% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:06
R2 Control
0:26
R3 Control
0:12
R1 to Final
-4%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-0.3pp
Body
+9.2pp
Leg
-8.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+8.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2990
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights