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Combat Edge Intelligence

Johnny Sampaio 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

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3-1-0LightweightPFL

1546Average

Tale of the tape

3-1-0Record3-1-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'10"
TBDReach63"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs

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.

Johnny SampaioNow 1546
If they win+24→ 1570
If they lose-24→ 1522
Áureo CruzNow 1546
If they win+24→ 1570
If they lose-24→ 1522

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.

1515 · 4 fightsPre-fight Elo1510 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

1.32
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
40%
Strike accuracy
Not available
2.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
50%
Strike defense
Not available
9.89
Takedown avg.
Not available
50%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
0%
Takedown defense
Not available
9.89
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Johnny SampaioÁureo Cruz
1550200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
2 (67%)
Submission
1 (33%)
1 (33%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Áureo Cruz66%
Johnny Sampaio 34%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Áureo Cruz a 66% favorite over Johnny Sampaio in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Johnny Sampaio's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1546 vs 1546), separated by just 0 points.

Johnny Sampaio finishes 67% 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.