Combat Edge Intelligence

Hermes Franca 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

26-20-0Record3-1-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'6"Height5'10"
TBDReach63"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
Victory MMATeamNew 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.

Hermes FrancaNow 1549
If they win+12→ 1561
If they lose-12→ 1537
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.

1497 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1522 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.78
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
40%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.85
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
55%
Strike defense
TBD
1.53
Takedown avg.
TBD
36%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
38%
Takedown defense
TBD
2.38
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Hermes FrancaÁureo Cruz
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Win method breakdown

8 (31%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
15 (58%)
Submission
1 (33%)
3 (12%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Áureo Cruz71%
Hermes Franca 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Áureo Cruz a 71% favorite over Hermes Franca in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Hermes Franca's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1549 vs 1549), separated by just 0 points.

Hermes Franca enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Hermes Franca finishes 88% 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.