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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Matmuratov vs Kenny Cross

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

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Kenny Cross

“The Boss”

17-5-0LightweightMVP

1672Good

Tale of the tape

19-8-0Record17-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'6"Height6'0"
-Reach71"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Raty Team· 1671 avg Elo · 14 ratedTeamMichigan Top Team

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.

Alexander MatmuratovNow 1673
If they win+12→ 1685
If they lose-12→ 1661
Kenny CrossNow 1672
If they win+16→ 1688
If they lose-16→ 1656

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.

1638 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1574 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
2.20
Not available
Strike accuracy
58%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.40
Not available
Strike defense
55%
Not available
Takedown avg.
1
Not available
Takedown accuracy
0%
Not available
Takedown defense
67%
Not available
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexander MatmuratovKenny Cross
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (32%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
1 (5%)
Submission
5 (29%)
12 (63%)
Decision
4 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Matmuratov52%
Kenny Cross 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Matmuratov a 52% favorite over Kenny Cross in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1673 vs 1672), separated by just 1 points.

Alexander Matmuratov finishes 37% of wins inside the distance, Kenny Cross 76%.

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