Combat Edge Intelligence

James Zikic vs Jesse Murray

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

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James Zikic

James Zikic

“The Messenger”

21-10-2MiddleweightSLAM

1540Average
Jesse Murray
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Jesse Murray

“Hollywood”

10-6-0Light HeavyweightAFP

1550Solid

Tale of the tape

21-10-2Record10-6-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'3"
TBDReach78"
185 lbsWeight206 lbs
London ShootfightersTeamStrongstyle MMA

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 ZikicNow 1540
If they win+16→ 1556
If they lose-16→ 1524
Jesse MurrayNow 1550
If they win+16→ 1566
If they lose-16→ 1534

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.

1594 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1533 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.93
Sig. strikes / min
2.38
44%
Strike accuracy
29%
3.20
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
7.72
44%
Strike defense
43%
0
Takedown avg.
0
0%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
74%
Takedown defense
0%
1
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

James ZikicJesse Murray
1550201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

7 (35%)
KO/TKO
2 (20%)
8 (40%)
Submission
4 (40%)
5 (25%)
Decision
4 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Jesse Murray62%
James Zikic 38%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Jesse Murray a 62% favorite over James Zikic in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1540 vs 1550), separated by just 10 points.

James Zikic enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

James Zikic finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, Jesse Murray 60%.

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