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UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw
Las Vegas, USA
24 May 2014
Lightweight
VS
75%
Ferguson
25%
Kikuno
Win Probability
KO/TKO
Round 1 · 4:06
Tony
Tony Ferguson
"El Cucuy"
2611
5'11"76" reachOrthodox42 yrs8-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 45
KK
Katsunori Kikuno
248
Well-Rounded2-fight slide44 yrsOrthodox66" reach5'8"
CFR 15
★ Official Result
Tony FergusonwinsKO/TKOR1 · 4:06
def. Katsunori Kikuno · UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw

Fight Report

Pre-fight analysis · prediction vs result

Prediction vs Result
We predicted
Ferguson
Actual result
Ferguson wins
KO/TKO · R1
Pre-fight analysis

Ferguson is a strong favourite at 75% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 30 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Ferguson has beaten significantly higher-quality opposition — a QoV edge of 11 points.

Striking split: Ferguson throws more volume but Kikuno connects at a higher rate — quality vs quantity.

Risk flags

Ferguson's chin rating of 12 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Kikuno has a chin rating of 34 — a potential KO vulnerability.

This Fight — Statistics

Actual stats from this bout
FergusonKikuno
0
Sig. Strikes
0
0.0
Strikes / min (SLpM)
0.0
Strike Accuracy
Ferguson
Kikuno
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'11"+
Height
5'8"
76"+
Reach
66"
42+
Age
44
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Ferguson
Kikuno
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
45.2
15.2
54.2
Performance Avg
38.3
49
Quality of Victory
37
52
Momentum Score
63
Ferguson
Kikuno
Striking
Career averages · see This Fight stats above
1.9
1.2
47%
Strike Accuracy
49%
3.3
Striking Style Score (/10)
0.8
3 KOs
KO Finishes
0 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
35
Head
17
1
Body
4
2
Leg
1
RangeRange
37Distance22
1Clinch0
0Ground0
Ferguson
Kikuno
Grappling
Career averages · see This Fight stats above
0.1
Sub Attempts / fight
0.5
3.8
Grappling Style Score (/10)
5.2
2.7
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
3.6
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Ferguson
Kikuno
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
12
34
KO risk
Verdict
2 consec. KOs
2
KO/TKO Losses
3
3
Sub Losses
0
Avg R3.5 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.0 stoppage
4 fights ago
Last KO loss
Most recent fight
Strikes absorbed / min
24/37 fights
Chin rating based on
5/32 fights
Ferguson
Kikuno
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
52
63
8-fight 📉 slide
Current form
2-fight 📉 slide
L · Sub · R1
L · Dec · R3
L · Sub · R3
L · Sub · R4
L · KO · R2
Last 5
L · KO · R1
L · KO · R1
W · Sub · R2
L · KO · R1
W · Dec · R3
Ferguson
Kikuno
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
60%
50%
3
KO / TKO Wins
0
6
Submission Wins
1
6
Decision Wins
1

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Ferguson
Kikuno
Striking3.3 / 0.8Volume3.4 / 4.8Grappling3.8 / 5.2Wrestling2.7 / 3.6Submission4.0 / 5.0Pressure6.1 / 4.7
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
3.3
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
0.8
3.8
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
5.2
2.7
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
3.6
4.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
5.0
6.1
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
4.7
3.4
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
4.8
Ferguson
Strike Zones
Kikuno
Ferguson
Attacking
35HEAD1BODY2LEGS38 landed
Absorbing
17HEAD4BODY1LEGS22 absorbed
Kikuno
Attacking
17HEAD4BODY1LEGS22 landed
Absorbing
35HEAD1BODY2LEGS38 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Ferguson targets the head (92% of attacks) — Kikuno absorbs 92% of strikes there
🎯Kikuno targets the head (77% of attacks) — Ferguson absorbs 77% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Ferguson
RND
Kikuno
0/0R00/0
0/0R10/0

Ferguson · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.0
0105.0W4.0W4.5W5.6L5.0W5.0W4.5W5.2W5.0W4.5W5.7W5.8W4.7W5.3W5.2W4.2W5.6L6.9L6.5L3.5L3.4L4.7L7.2L2.3L2011-062014-082016-112021-052024-08
WinLossTrend

Kikuno · QOF Timeline

Avg: 2.9
0104.5W2.0L5.2W1.5L1.5L2014-012014-052014-092015-032015-09
WinLossTrend

Ferguson · Last 5

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Submission
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Decision
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L · Sub · R3
King GreenRating 4.7
Submission
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L · Sub · R4
Nate DiazRating 3.4
Submission
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson · 2022-09
L · KO · R2
Michael ChandlerRating 3.5
KO/TKO
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Kikuno · Last 5

L · KO · R1
Diego BrandaoRating 1.5
KO/TKO
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L · KO · R1
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KO/TKO
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W · Sub · R2
Sam SiciliaRating 5.2
Submission
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L · KO · R1
Tony FergusonRating 2
KO/TKO
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W · Dec · R3
Quinn MulhernRating 4.5
Decision
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News & Media

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