Combat Edge Intelligence

Joe Brammer 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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Joe Brammer
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Joe Brammer

“The Southside Strangler”

7-3-1Lightweight

1555Solid
Áureo Cruz
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Áureo Cruz

“Xerife”

3-1-0LightweightPFL

1549Average

Tale of the tape

7-3-1Record3-1-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'10"
TBDReach63"
156 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.

Joe BrammerNow 1555
If they win+16→ 1571
If they lose-16→ 1539
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.

1514 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1522 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.15
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
32%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.80
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
57%
Strike defense
TBD
0.81
Takedown avg.
TBD
50%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
50%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Joe BrammerÁureo Cruz
155016002008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (14%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
5 (71%)
Submission
1 (33%)
1 (14%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Áureo Cruz66%
Joe Brammer 34%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Áureo Cruz a 66% favorite over Joe Brammer in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Joe Brammer's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1555 vs 1549), separated by just 6 points.

Joe Brammer enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Joe Brammer finishes 86% 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.