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Combat Edge Intelligence

Devonte Smith 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
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Kenny Cross

“The Boss”

17-5-0LightweightMVP

1672Good

Tale of the tape

11-4-0Record17-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height6'0"
76"Reach71"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Factory XTeamMichigan 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.

Devonte SmithNow 1672
If they win+16→ 1688
If they lose-16→ 1656
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.

1614 · 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.

4.55
Sig. strikes / min
2.20
53%
Strike accuracy
58%
3.91
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.40
50%
Strike defense
55%
0.35
Takedown avg.
1
25%
Takedown accuracy
0%
86%
Takedown defense
67%
0.35
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Devonte SmithKenny Cross
165017002020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (91%)
KO/TKO
8 (47%)
1 (9%)
Submission
5 (29%)
0 (0%)
Decision
4 (24%)

Combat Edge model read

Devonte Smith52%
Kenny Cross 48%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Devonte Smith 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 (1672 vs 1672), separated by just 0 points.

Devonte Smith enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Devonte Smith finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Kenny Cross 76%.

Devonte Smith carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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