Combat Edge Intelligence

James Mulheron vs Marcus Buchecha

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

11-4-0Record5-3-1
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
5'10"Height6'3"
41,0"Reach80"
243 lbsWeight254 lbs
TBDTeamAmerican Top Team

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 MulheronNow 1592
If they win+16→ 1608
If they lose-16→ 1576
Marcus BuchechaNow 1593
If they win+24→ 1617
If they lose-24→ 1569

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.

1514 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1625 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.40
Sig. strikes / min
1.70
32%
Strike accuracy
49%
3.47
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.17
43%
Strike defense
51%
0
Takedown avg.
2
TBD
Takedown accuracy
17%
25%
Takedown defense
0%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

James MulheronMarcus Buchecha
160016502017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (55%)
KO/TKO
1 (20%)
0 (0%)
Submission
4 (80%)
5 (45%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Marcus Buchecha60%
James Mulheron 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Marcus Buchecha a 60% favorite over James Mulheron in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1592 vs 1593), separated by just 1 points.

James Mulheron enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

James Mulheron finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Marcus Buchecha 100%.

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