Combat Edge Intelligence

Marcio Alexandre Junior vs Marcus Hicks

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

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Marcus Hicks

“The Loudmouth Assassin”

19-26-0MiddleweightRITC

1462Average

Tale of the tape

16-5-0Record19-26-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'1"
TBDReachTBD
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Astra Fight TeamTeamBlack Sheep 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.

Marcio Alexandre JuniorNow 1467
If they win+24→ 1491
If they lose-24→ 1443
Marcus HicksNow 1462
If they win+12→ 1474
If they lose-12→ 1450

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.

1659 · 2 fightsPre-fight Elo1480 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
1.42
TBD
Strike accuracy
43%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.06
TBD
Strike defense
62%
TBD
Takedown avg.
2.70
TBD
Takedown accuracy
53%
TBD
Takedown defense
25%
TBD
Submission avg.
4.05

Trajectory

Marcio Alexandre JuniorMarcus Hicks
145020172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

9 (56%)
KO/TKO
8 (42%)
5 (31%)
Submission
11 (58%)
2 (13%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

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

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1467 vs 1462), separated by just 5 points.

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

Marcus Hicks enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Marcio Alexandre Junior finishes 88% of wins inside the distance, Marcus Hicks 100%.

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