Kenneth Cross vs Magomed Zaynukov
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
17-5-0Record8-0-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
6'0"Height5'11"
71"Reach68"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Michigan Top TeamTeamAbdulmanap Nurmagomedov School
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.
If they win+16→ 1681
If they lose-16→ 1649
If they win+24→ 1690
If they lose-24→ 1642
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.
1560 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1497 · 8 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Kenneth CrossMagomed Zaynukov
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Kenneth Cross and Magomed Zaynukov within a point of even.
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1665 vs 1666), separated by just 1 points.
Magomed Zaynukov enters on a 8-fight win streak.
Kenneth Cross finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Magomed Zaynukov 63%.
Kenneth Cross carries a 3-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.