Combat Edge Intelligence

Connor Matthews vs Jay Cucciniello

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

7-4-0Record8-3-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'8"Height5'7"
71"Reach38,0"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Lakeville MMA & FitnessTeamLilius Barnatt Martial Arts

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.

Connor MatthewsNow 1562
If they win+16→ 1578
If they lose-16→ 1546
Jay CuccinielloNow 1559
If they win+16→ 1575
If they lose-16→ 1543

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.

1545 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1523 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.08
Sig. strikes / min
0.93
43%
Strike accuracy
22%
6.25
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.73
56%
Strike defense
36%
3.46
Takedown avg.
0
56%
Takedown accuracy
0%
50%
Takedown defense
71%
0.69
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Connor MatthewsJay Cucciniello
15501600202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

1 (14%)
KO/TKO
3 (38%)
5 (71%)
Submission
5 (63%)
1 (14%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Connor Matthews58%
Jay Cucciniello 42%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Connor Matthews a 58% favorite over Jay Cucciniello in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1562 vs 1559), separated by just 3 points.

Connor Matthews enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jay Cucciniello enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Connor Matthews finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Jay Cucciniello 100%.

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