Combat Edge Intelligence

Justin Buchholz vs Matt Wiman

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

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Matt Wiman

“Handsome”

16-10-0LightweightUFC

1605Solid

Tale of the tape

16-11-0Record16-10-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'10"
TBDReach68,0"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
IndependentTeamSkrap Pack

What's at stake

Matt Wiman is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Justin Buchholz carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Justin BuchholzNow 1532
If they win+14→ 1546
If they lose-10→ 1522
Matt WimanNow 1605
If they win+10→ 1615
If they lose-14→ 1591

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.

1574 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1639 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.35
Sig. strikes / min
3.17
27%
Strike accuracy
50%
4.14
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.57
51%
Strike defense
51%
0
Takedown avg.
2.13
0%
Takedown accuracy
38%
33%
Takedown defense
56%
0.79
Submission avg.
1.54

Trajectory

Justin BuchholzMatt Wiman
15501600165020162017201820192020

Win method breakdown

8 (53%)
KO/TKO
4 (25%)
6 (40%)
Submission
5 (31%)
1 (7%)
Decision
7 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

Matt Wiman70%
Justin Buchholz 30%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Matt Wiman a 70% favorite over Justin Buchholz in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Matt Wiman holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1605 to 1532, a 73-point edge.

Matt Wiman enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Justin Buchholz finishes 93% of wins inside the distance, Matt Wiman 56%.

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