Combat Edge Intelligence

Hatsu Hioki vs James Gallagher

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

29-12-2Record12-3-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'11"Height5'9"
TBDReach64"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
AliveTeamSBG Ireland

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.

Hatsu HiokiNow 1640
If they win+12→ 1652
If they lose-12→ 1628
James GallagherNow 1639
If they win+16→ 1655
If they lose-16→ 1623

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.

1580 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1570 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.42
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
42%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.12
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
66%
Strike defense
TBD
2.55
Takedown avg.
TBD
57%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
54%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.61
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Hatsu HiokiJames Gallagher
165017002017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (17%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
12 (41%)
Submission
9 (75%)
12 (41%)
Decision
3 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

James Gallagher71%
Hatsu Hioki 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes James Gallagher a 71% favorite over Hatsu Hioki in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Hatsu Hioki's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1640 vs 1639), separated by just 1 points.

Hatsu Hioki enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

James Gallagher enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Hatsu Hioki finishes 59% of wins inside the distance, James Gallagher 75%.

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