Combat Edge Intelligence

Kenny Giddens 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

“Xerife”

3-1-0LightweightPFL

1549Average

Tale of the tape

12-7-0Record3-1-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'10"
TBDReach63"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
TBDTeamNew 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.

Kenny GiddensNow 1556
If they win+16→ 1572
If they lose-16→ 1540
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.

1516 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1522 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown accuracy
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Kenny GiddensÁureo Cruz
15001550200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (36%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
7 (64%)
Submission
1 (33%)
0 (0%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Áureo Cruz60%
Kenny Giddens 40%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Áureo Cruz a 60% favorite over Kenny Giddens in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Kenny Giddens's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1556 vs 1549), separated by just 7 points.

Kenny Giddens enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Kenny Giddens finishes 100% 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.