UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos
Dallas, USA
14 Mar 2015
Lightweight
VS
58%
Pearson
42%
Stout
Win Probability
KO/TKO
Round 2 · 1:33
RP
Ross Pearson
"The Real Deal"
20 – 16
5'8"69" reachOrthodox41 yrs2-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 17
SS
Sam Stout
"Hands of Stone"
20 – 12
Well-Rounded3-fight slide42 yrsOrthodox70" reach5'9"
CFR 12

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Pearson

This is a genuine toss-up — Pearson at 58% vs Stout at 42% (CFR ratings). One of the hardest fights to call on the card.

Key angles

Pearson has beaten significantly higher-quality opposition — a QoV edge of 13 points.

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

Risk flags

Pearson's chin rating of 0 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Stout has a chin rating of 0 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Pearson
Stout
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'8"
Height
+5'9"
69"
Reach
+70"
41+
Age
42
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Pearson
Stout
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
17.0
12.3
44.3
Performance Avg
35.3
42
Quality of Victory
29
89
Momentum Score
60
Pearson
Stout
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.6
1.6
44%
Strike Accuracy
28%
4.3
Striking Style Score (/10)
2.0
4 KOs
KO Finishes
1 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
6
Head
2
1
Body
1
3
Leg
2
RangeRange
8Distance5
0Clinch0
2Ground0
Pearson
Stout
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
—
Sub Attempts / fight
0.1
1.4
Grappling Style Score (/10)
2.1
1.0
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
1.5
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Pearson
Stout
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
0
0
KO risk
Verdict
3 consec. KOs
4
KO/TKO Losses
3
1
Sub Losses
2
Avg R1.8 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.3 stoppage
Most recent fight
Last KO loss
Most recent fight
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
26/36 fights
Chin rating based on
20/32 fights
Pearson
Stout
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
89
60
2-fight 📉 slide
Current form
3-fight 📉 slide
L · KO · R1
L · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
L · KO · R2
L · Dec · R3
Last 5
L · KO · R1
L · KO · R2
L · KO · R1
W · Dec · R3
L · Sub · R3
Pearson
Stout
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
33%
11%
4
KO / TKO Wins
1
0
Submission Wins
0
8
Decision Wins
8

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Pearson
Stout
Striking4.3 / 2.0Volume5.6 / 8.0Grappling1.4 / 2.1Wrestling1.0 / 1.5Submission0.0 / 0.0Pressure3.8 / 2.1
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
4.3
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
2.0
1.4
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
2.1
1.0
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
1.5
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
3.8
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
2.1
5.6
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
8.0
Pearson
Strike Zones
Stout
Pearson
Attacking
6HEAD1BODY3LEGS10 landed
Absorbing
2HEAD1BODY2LEGS5 absorbed
Stout
Attacking
2HEAD1BODY2LEGS5 landed
Absorbing
6HEAD1BODY3LEGS10 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Pearson targets the head (60% of attacks) — Stout absorbs 60% of strikes there
🎯Stout targets the head (40% of attacks) — Pearson absorbs 40% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Pearson
RND
Stout
0/0R00/0
0/0R10/0

Pearson · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.6
0104.5W4.2W4.5W2.8L4.5W6.0L4.5W3.3L5.2W5.2W5.5L5.2W2.8L5.2W5.5L4.5W5.5L4.5W5.5L5.5L5.5L3.6L4.5W5.5L1.5L2009-062012-062015-072017-062019-03
WinLossTrend

Stout · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.3
0104.5W1.5L5.5L4.5W5.5L5.5L4.5W4.5W6.0L4.5W5.0W5.5L4.5W5.5L4.5W4.0L4.5W1.5L2.8L1.5L2006-032008-102011-062013-062015-08
WinLossTrend

Pearson · Last 5

L · KO · R1
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KO/TKO
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L · Dec · R3
John MakdessiRating 5.5
Decision
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W · Dec · R3
Mizuto HirotaRating 4.5
Decision
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L · KO · R2
Dan HookerRating 3.6
KO/TKO
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt · 2017-06
L · Dec · R3
Stevie RayRating 5.5
Decision
UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2 · 2016-11

Stout · Last 5

L · KO · R1
Frankie PerezRating 1.5
KO/TKO
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira · 2015-08
L · KO · R2
Ross PearsonRating 2.8
KO/TKO
UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos · 2015-03
L · KO · R1
KJ NoonsRating 1.5
KO/TKO
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy · 2014-04
W · Dec · R3
Cody McKenzieRating 4.5
Decision
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L · Sub · R3
James KrauseRating 4
Submission
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