Marcus Buchecha, a 255-pound fighter with an MMA record of 5-2-0 (0-1-0 in UFC), is set to face Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape on December 13, 2025. Buchecha's ELO rating of 986 places him as the underdog against Nzechukwu's 1084, indicating a 98-point disadvantage.
In terms of statistics, Buchecha has a takedown accuracy of 9% and strike accuracy of 40%, while Nzechukwu boasts a higher TD rate of 45% and strike rate of 46%. With these numbers, it appears that Nzechukwu may have an edge in the striking department, potentially making him the favorite. However, the exact betting odds for this matchup are not provided, so it's unclear if they align with the ELO prediction.
This analysis suggests that Kennedy Nzechukwu might be favored due to his higher ELO rating and potentially superior striking statistics compared to Marcus Buchecha.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Result | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape | Kennedy Nzechukwu | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Loss | +104 |
| 2025-07-26 | UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder | Martin Buday | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Loss | - |
| Fight # | Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2025-12-13 | Kennedy Nzechukwu | 1084 | Loss | 0 | 986 |
| 1 | 2025-07-26 | Martin Buday | 1046 | Loss | -14 | 986 |