Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Njokuani vs Daron Cruickshank

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

18-15-0Record23-14-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'8"
TBDReachTBD
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Janjira Muay ThaiTeamMichigan Top Team

What's at stake

Daron Cruickshank is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Anthony Njokuani carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony NjokuaniNow 1528
If they win+15→ 1543
If they lose-9→ 1519
Daron CruickshankNow 1602
If they win+9→ 1611
If they lose-15→ 1587

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.

1590 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1540 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.94
Sig. strikes / min
2.88
46%
Strike accuracy
38%
2.41
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.98
65%
Strike defense
57%
0.50
Takedown avg.
2.04
45%
Takedown accuracy
42%
53%
Takedown defense
60%
0.20
Submission avg.
0.23

Trajectory

Anthony NjokuaniDaron Cruickshank
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Win method breakdown

10 (56%)
KO/TKO
14 (61%)
0 (0%)
Submission
2 (9%)
8 (44%)
Decision
7 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Daron Cruickshank70%
Anthony Njokuani 30%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Daron Cruickshank a 70% favorite over Anthony Njokuani in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Daron Cruickshank holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1602 to 1528, a 74-point edge.

Anthony Njokuani enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Anthony Njokuani finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Daron Cruickshank 70%.

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