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Combat Edge Intelligence

Donald Cerrone 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

36-17-0Record13-9-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'11"
73"Reach39.00
170 lbsWeight168 lbs

What's at stake

Donald Cerrone is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — KJ Noons carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Donald CerroneNow 1709
If they win+9→ 1718
If they lose-15→ 1694
KJ NoonsNow 1629
If they win+20→ 1649
If they lose-12→ 1617

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.

1744 · 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.

4.41
Sig. strikes / min
3.68
47%
Strike accuracy
35%
4.48
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.78
53%
Strike defense
65%
1.16
Takedown avg.
0.08
33%
Takedown accuracy
20%
74%
Takedown defense
69%
1.16
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Donald CerroneKJ Noons
165017001750201420152016201720182019202020212022

Win method breakdown

10 (28%)
KO/TKO
9 (69%)
17 (47%)
Submission
0 (0%)
9 (25%)
Decision
4 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Donald Cerrone76%
KJ Noons 24%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Donald Cerrone a 76% favorite over KJ Noons in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Donald Cerrone holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1709 to 1629, a 80-point edge.

Donald Cerrone enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

KJ Noons enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Donald Cerrone finishes 75% 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.