Combat Edge Intelligence

Kennedy Nzechukwu 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

14-6-1Record5-3-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'5"Height6'3"
83"Reach80"
205 lbsWeight254 lbs
Fortis MMATeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Kennedy Nzechukwu is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Marcus Buchecha carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kennedy NzechukwuNow 1685
If they win+12→ 1697
If they lose-20→ 1665
Marcus BuchechaNow 1593
If they win+30→ 1623
If they lose-18→ 1575

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.

1646 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1625 · 9 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.96
Sig. strikes / min
1.70
47%
Strike accuracy
49%
4.58
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.17
51%
Strike defense
51%
0.50
Takedown avg.
2
0%
Takedown accuracy
17%
80%
Takedown defense
0%
0.20
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kennedy NzechukwuMarcus Buchecha
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Win method breakdown

10 (71%)
KO/TKO
1 (20%)
1 (7%)
Submission
4 (80%)
3 (21%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Kennedy Nzechukwu67%
Marcus Buchecha 33%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Kennedy Nzechukwu a 67% favorite over Marcus Buchecha in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Kennedy Nzechukwu holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1685 to 1593, a 92-point edge.

Kennedy Nzechukwu finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Marcus Buchecha 100%.

Kennedy Nzechukwu carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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