Combat Edge Intelligence

Kazuma Maruyama 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

12-8-0Record3-1-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'10"
TBDReach63"
156 lbsWeight155 lbs
Tri.H StudioTeamNew 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.

Kazuma MaruyamaNow 1538
If they win+17→ 1555
If they lose-15→ 1523
Áureo CruzNow 1549
If they win+23→ 1572
If they lose-25→ 1524

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.

1501 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1522 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.83
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
41%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.23
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
53%
Strike defense
TBD
4.79
Takedown avg.
TBD
33%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
100%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Kazuma MaruyamaÁureo Cruz
1550160020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (33%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
4 (33%)
Submission
1 (33%)
4 (33%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Áureo Cruz63%
Kazuma Maruyama 37%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Áureo Cruz a 63% favorite over Kazuma Maruyama in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1538 vs 1549), separated by just 11 points.

Kazuma Maruyama 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.