UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega
Fresno, USA
9 Dec 2017
Featherweight
VS
27%
Knight
73%
Benitez
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
JK
Jason Knight
"The Kid"
20 – 5
5'10"71" reachOrthodox33 yrs4-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 14
Gabriel
Gabriel Benitez
"Moggly"
23 – 13
Well-Rounded2-fight slide37 yrsSouthpaw71" reach5'8"
CFR 39

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Benitez

Benitez is a strong favourite at 73% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 25 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Benitez has the striking edge in both volume and accuracy.

Risk flags

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

Knight
Benitez
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'10"+
Height
5'8"
71"
Reach
71"
33+
Age
37
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Knight
Benitez
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
14.1
38.7
40.2
Performance Avg
46.5
37
Quality of Victory
46
26
Momentum Score
39
Knight
Benitez
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.2
2.8
38%
Strike Accuracy
43%
3.4
Striking Style Score (/10)
5.2
1 KOs
KO Finishes
3 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
13
Head
29
1
Body
10
1
Leg
2
RangeRange
15Distance38
0Clinch0
0Ground3
Knight
Benitez
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
0.1
Sub Attempts / fight
0.1
3.2
Grappling Style Score (/10)
3.0
2.2
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
2.1
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Knight
Benitez
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
70
0
Moderate
Verdict
2 consec. KOs
1
KO/TKO Losses
4
0
Sub Losses
1
Avg R1.0 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.5 stoppage
3 fights ago
Last KO loss
3 fights ago
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
9/25 fights
Chin rating based on
15/36 fights
Knight
Benitez
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
26
39
4-fight 📉 slide
Current form
2-fight 📉 slide
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · KO · R1
W · KO · R3
Last 5
L · Dec · R3
L · Sub · R3
W · KO · R1
L · KO · R1
L · KO · R3
Knight
Benitez
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
50%
71%
1
KO / TKO Wins
3
1
Submission Wins
2
2
Decision Wins
2

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Knight
Benitez
Striking3.4 / 5.2Volume4.9 / 3.2Grappling3.2 / 3.0Wrestling2.2 / 2.1Submission2.5 / 2.9Pressure4.8 / 6.4
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
3.4
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
5.2
3.2
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
3.0
2.2
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
2.1
2.5
Submission
Submission attack frequency
2.9
4.8
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
6.4
4.9
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
3.2
Knight
Strike Zones
Benitez
Knight
Attacking
13HEAD1BODY1LEGS15 landed
Absorbing
29HEAD10BODY2LEGS41 absorbed
Benitez
Attacking
29HEAD10BODY2LEGS41 landed
Absorbing
13HEAD1BODY1LEGS15 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Knight targets the head (87% of attacks) — Benitez absorbs 87% of strikes there
🎯Benitez targets the head (71% of attacks) — Knight absorbs 71% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Knight
RND
Benitez
0/0R00/0

Knight · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.0
0105.5L4.5W5.4W5.5W5.5W1.5L5.7L5.6L5.5L2015-122017-012017-122018-11
WinLossTrend

Benitez · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.5
0105.5W4.5W2.2L5.2W5.5L4.5W5.0W2.3L5.5L5.0W5.2L2.3L5.0W4.4L5.8L2014-112017-052020-052022-082024-04
WinLossTrend

Knight · Last 5

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Decision
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Decision
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Gabriel BenitezRating 5.7
Decision
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L · KO · R1
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KO/TKO
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KO/TKO
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Decision
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