Combat Edge Intelligence

Thomas Denny 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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Thomas Denny
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Thomas Denny

“Wildman”

27-21-1LightweightPFC

1548Average
Áureo Cruz
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Áureo Cruz

“Xerife”

3-1-0LightweightPFL

1549Average

Tale of the tape

27-21-1Record3-1-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'10"
TBDReach63"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Team Wildman Vale TudoTeamNew 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.

Thomas DennyNow 1548
If they win+12→ 1560
If they lose-12→ 1536
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.

1551 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1522 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.47
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
70%
Strike accuracy
TBD
9.53
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
40%
Strike defense
TBD
2
Takedown avg.
TBD
13%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
43%
Takedown defense
TBD
3
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Thomas DennyÁureo Cruz
15501600201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (27%)
KO/TKO
1 (33%)
15 (58%)
Submission
1 (33%)
4 (15%)
Decision
1 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Áureo Cruz71%
Thomas Denny 29%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Áureo Cruz a 71% favorite over Thomas Denny in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1548 vs 1549), separated by just 1 points.

Thomas Denny enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Thomas Denny finishes 85% 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.