Combat Edge Intelligence

Cody McKenzie vs Áureo Cruz

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

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Áureo Cruz
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Áureo Cruz

“Xerife”

3-1-0LightweightPFL

1549Average

Tale of the tape

17-11-0Record3-1-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'10"
TBDReach63"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Warrior CampTeamNew Generation 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.

Cody McKenzieNow 1544
If they win+12→ 1556
If they lose-12→ 1532
Áureo CruzNow 1549
If they win+24→ 1573
If they lose-24→ 1525

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.

1539 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1522 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.74
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
34%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.50
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
67%
Strike defense
TBD
2.50
Takedown avg.
TBD
25%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
14%
Takedown defense
TBD
2.50
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Cody McKenzieÁureo Cruz
155020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (6%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
15 (88%)
Submission
1 (33%)
1 (6%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Áureo Cruz66%
Cody McKenzie 34%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Áureo Cruz a 66% favorite over Cody McKenzie in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1544 vs 1549), separated by just 5 points.

Cody McKenzie finishes 94% of wins inside the distance, Áureo Cruz 67%.

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