Combat Edge Intelligence

Marcus McGhee vs Thomas Almeida

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

11-2-0Record22-5-0
BantamweightDivisionBantamweight
5'8"Height5'7"
69"ReachTBD
135 lbsWeight135 lbs
MMA LabTeamChute Boxe Diego Lima

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.

Marcus McGheeNow 1701
If they win+16→ 1717
If they lose-16→ 1685
Thomas AlmeidaNow 1701
If they win+12→ 1713
If they lose-12→ 1689

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.

1585 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1662 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.50
Sig. strikes / min
4.84
45%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.93
58%
Strike defense
62%
0.31
Takedown avg.
0.17
14%
Takedown accuracy
14%
90%
Takedown defense
76%
0.31
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Marcus McGheeThomas Almeida
16501700202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (73%)
KO/TKO
17 (77%)
1 (9%)
Submission
4 (18%)
2 (18%)
Decision
1 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

Marcus McGhee66%
Thomas Almeida 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Marcus McGhee a 66% favorite over Thomas Almeida in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1701 vs 1701), separated by just 0 points.

Thomas Almeida enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Marcus McGhee finishes 82% of wins inside the distance, Thomas Almeida 95%.

Marcus McGhee and Thomas Almeida share 1 common opponent: Jonathan Martinez.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2024
Jonathan Martinez
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2020