Combat Edge Intelligence

James Irvin vs Marcio Alexandre Junior

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

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James Irvin

“The Sandman”

17-10-0MiddleweightGC

1485Average

Tale of the tape

17-10-0Record16-5-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Reign MMATeamAstra Fight Team

What's at stake

James Irvin is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Marcio Alexandre Junior carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

James IrvinNow 1485
If they win+15→ 1500
If they lose-17→ 1468
Marcio Alexandre JuniorNow 1467
If they win+25→ 1492
If they lose-23→ 1444

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.

1585 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1659 · 2 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.05
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
49%
Strike accuracy
TBD
3.89
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
35%
Strike defense
TBD
0
Takedown avg.
TBD
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
37%
Takedown defense
TBD
0.52
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

James IrvinMarcio Alexandre Junior
1450150020082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

12 (75%)
KO/TKO
9 (56%)
3 (19%)
Submission
5 (31%)
1 (6%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting James Irvin and Marcio Alexandre Junior within a point of even.

James Irvin holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1485 to 1467, a 18-point edge.

Marcio Alexandre Junior enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Irvin finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Marcio Alexandre Junior 88%.

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