Combat Edge Intelligence

James Gallagher vs Richie Smullen

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

12-3-0Record15-5-1
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'9"Height5'9"
64"Reach71"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
SBG IrelandTeamSBG 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.

James GallagherNow 1639
If they win+16→ 1655
If they lose-16→ 1623
Richie SmullenNow 1637
If they win+16→ 1653
If they lose-16→ 1621

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.

1570 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1527 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.98
TBD
Strike accuracy
78%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.26
TBD
Strike defense
65%
TBD
Takedown avg.
8.49
TBD
Takedown accuracy
67%
TBD
Takedown defense
0%
TBD
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

James GallagherRichie Smullen
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
6 (40%)
9 (75%)
Submission
6 (40%)
3 (25%)
Decision
3 (20%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting James Gallagher and Richie Smullen within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1639 vs 1637), separated by just 2 points.

James Gallagher enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Richie Smullen enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Gallagher finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Richie Smullen 80%.

Richie Smullen carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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