Combat Edge Intelligence

Lucas Fernando vs Nicolae Negumereanu

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

14-3-0Record13-2-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'0"
81.5"Reach78"
185 lbsWeight206 lbs
Refit Pro FightersTeamKorona Sports Centre

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.

Lucas FernandoNow 1687
If they win+16→ 1703
If they lose-16→ 1671
Nicolae NegumereanuNow 1682
If they win+16→ 1698
If they lose-16→ 1666

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.

1534 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1551 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.87
Sig. strikes / min
3.58
52%
Strike accuracy
41%
4.73
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.56
39%
Strike defense
39%
3
Takedown avg.
1.02
0%
Takedown accuracy
29%
0%
Takedown defense
63%
1
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Lucas FernandoNicolae Negumereanu
1650170020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (57%)
KO/TKO
8 (62%)
2 (14%)
Submission
3 (23%)
4 (29%)
Decision
2 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Lucas Fernando79%
Nicolae Negumereanu 21%Elo baseline: 51%

The Combat Edge model makes Lucas Fernando a 79% favorite over Nicolae Negumereanu in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (51%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1687 vs 1682), separated by just 5 points.

Lucas Fernando enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Lucas Fernando finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Nicolae Negumereanu 85%.

Lucas Fernando carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.