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Combat Edge Intelligence

Jeff Monson vs Marcio Cruz

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

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Jeff Monson
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Jeff Monson

“The Snowman”

60-26-1HeavyweightDMMA

1615Solid
Marcio Cruz
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Marcio Cruz

“Pe de Pano”

8-3-0Light HeavyweightRFA

1582Solid

Tale of the tape

60-26-1Record8-3-0
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'9"Height6'4"
TBDReachTBD
238 lbsWeight205 lbs
American Top TeamTeamGracie Fusion

What's at stake

Jeff Monson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Marcio Cruz carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jeff MonsonNow 1615
If they win+11→ 1626
If they lose-13→ 1602
Marcio CruzNow 1582
If they win+18→ 1600
If they lose-14→ 1568

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 Elo1595 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.13
Sig. strikes / min
2.92
36%
Strike accuracy
46%
4.33
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.51
59%
Strike defense
69%
1.39
Takedown avg.
0.53
16%
Takedown accuracy
7%
67%
Takedown defense
38%
0.60
Submission avg.
1.58

Trajectory

Jeff MonsonMarcio Cruz
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Win method breakdown

5 (8%)
KO/TKO
2 (29%)
36 (61%)
Submission
4 (57%)
18 (31%)
Decision
1 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Jeff Monson and Marcio Cruz within a point of even.

Jeff Monson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1615 to 1582, a 33-point edge.

Jeff Monson finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Marcio Cruz 86%.

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