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Combat Edge Intelligence

Daron Cruickshank vs KJ Noons

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

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KJ Noons

“King”

13-9-0WelterweightUFC

1629Solid

Tale of the tape

23-14-0Record13-9-0
LightweightDivisionWelterweight
5'8"Height5'11"
TBDReach39.00
155 lbsWeight168 lbs

What's at stake

KJ Noons is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Daron Cruickshank carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Daron CruickshankNow 1603
If they win+13→ 1616
If they lose-11→ 1592
KJ NoonsNow 1629
If they win+15→ 1644
If they lose-17→ 1612

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.

1538 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1674 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.88
Sig. strikes / min
3.68
38%
Strike accuracy
35%
2.98
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.78
57%
Strike defense
65%
2.04
Takedown avg.
0.08
42%
Takedown accuracy
20%
60%
Takedown defense
69%
0.23
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Daron CruickshankKJ Noons
1600165020142015201620172018201920202021

Win method breakdown

14 (61%)
KO/TKO
9 (69%)
2 (9%)
Submission
0 (0%)
7 (30%)
Decision
4 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

KJ Noons65%
Daron Cruickshank 35%Elo baseline: 54%

The Combat Edge model makes KJ Noons a 65% favorite over Daron Cruickshank in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).

KJ Noons holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1629 to 1603, a 26-point edge.

KJ Noons enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Daron Cruickshank finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, KJ Noons 69%.

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