UFC 66 : LIDDELL VS ORTIZ 2

Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz

DateDec 30, 2006
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusScheduled
VenueMGM Grand Garden Arena
BroadcastESPN+
Start times & how to watch
Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, December 30, 2006 — watch on ESPN+.

US East (ET)
Sat 4:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 1:00 PM
United Kingdom
Sat 9:00 PM
Central Europe
Sat 10:00 PM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 8:00 AM
Andrei ArlovskiThe Pit Bull |34-24-0Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio CruzMarcio CruzPe de Pano |8-3-0
byAndrei ArlovskiThe Pit Bull34-24-0Andrei Arlovski
Elo1637Solid
3Y trend1674 → 1637
2021-10-16: 16742022-02-12: 16822022-04-30: 16912022-10-29: 16742023-06-04: 16562024-01-14: 16452024-06-29: 1637
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Fight Overview

RoundTBD
Time00:03:15
34-24-0Record8-3-0
47Age48
6'4"Height6'4"
77"ReachTBD
245 lbsWeight205 lbs
HeavyweightWeight ClassHeavyweight
brMarcio CruzPe de Pano8-3-0brMarcio Cruz
Elo1582Solid
3Y trend1587 → 1582
2010-04-03: 15872011-07-20: 15662012-11-02: 1582
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Andrei Arlovski owns a 55-point Elo edge (solid). Neither side shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 1 shared opponent give extra context.

Compare Andrei Arlovski and Marcio Cruz across their careers →

Recent career Elo trajectory

Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.

Andrei ArlovskiMarcio Cruz
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Recent form

Andrei ArlovskiL L L L W · -45 Elo last 5
LLLLW
Marcio CruzW L W W W · +69 Elo last 5
WLWWW

Elo edge

Andrei Arlovski1637-8 last move
Marcio Cruz1582+16 last move
Fight intelligence

Model forecast and your pick

Inspect the model’s probability and Elo baseline, then make your own call before the card starts.

Stat advantages

Andrei ArlovskivsMarcio Cruz
Submission average
0.20vs1.58
Takedown accuracy
35%vs7%
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
3.22vs1.51
Takedown defense
77%vs38%

Finishing profile

Andrei ArlovskiKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Marcio Cruzsubmission leads 50% of wins

Tale of the tape

Andrei ArlovskiMarcio Cruz

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.82Sig. strikes landed per min2.92
UFC heavyweight average : 3.88
46Sig. strike accuracy46
UFC heavyweight average : 49%
3.22Sig. strikes absorbed per min1.51
UFC heavyweight average : 3.83
57Sig. strike defense69
UFC heavyweight average : 51%
0.37Takedown average0.53
UFC heavyweight average : 1.45
35Takedown accuracy7
UFC heavyweight average : 32%
77Takedown defense38
UFC heavyweight average : 54%
0.20Submission average1.58
UFC heavyweight average : 0.41
17Wins by knockout2
3Wins by submission4
14Wins by decision1
12Losses by knockout2
3Losses by submission0
9Losses by decision1

Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz is a scheduled Heavyweight fight on UFC 66 : LIDDELL VS ORTIZ 2. Andrei Arlovski enters with a 34-24-0 record and Marcio Cruz enters with a 8-3-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz quick answers

When is Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz?

Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz is listed for UFC 66 : LIDDELL VS ORTIZ 2 on Dec 30, 2006 at 4:00 PM CST.

What event is Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz on?

Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz is listed on UFC 66 : LIDDELL VS ORTIZ 2.

What are the records for Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz?

Andrei Arlovski enters with a 34-24-0 record and Marcio Cruz enters with a 8-3-0 record.

What division is Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz?

Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz is listed as a Heavyweight fight.

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