UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones
Newark, USA
19 Mar 2011
Lightweight
VS
75%
Barboza
25%
Njokuani
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
Edson
Edson Barboza
"Junior"
24 – 14
5'11"75" reachOrthodox40 yrs3-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 45
AN
Anthony Njokuani
"The Assassin"
16 – 12
Well-Rounded2-fight slide46 yrsOrthodox75" reach6'1"
CFR 15

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Barboza

Barboza 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.

Njokuani has the striking edge in both volume and accuracy.

Risk flags

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

Barboza
Njokuani
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'11"
Height
+6'1"
75"
Reach
75"
40+
Age
46
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Barboza
Njokuani
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
44.9
15.0
46.3
Performance Avg
36.0
40
Quality of Victory
35
60
Momentum Score
50
Barboza
Njokuani
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.3
1.3
46%
Strike Accuracy
48%
6.1
Striking Style Score (/10)
4.1
9 KOs
KO Finishes
1 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
11
Head
10
3
Body
8
3
Leg
13
RangeRange
16Distance31
1Clinch0
0Ground0
Barboza
Njokuani
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
0.0
Sub Attempts / fight
—
1.2
Grappling Style Score (/10)
1.6
0.8
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
1.1
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Barboza
Njokuani
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
0
90
KO risk
Verdict
Never stopped
4
KO/TKO Losses
0
2
Sub Losses
0
Avg R1.5 stoppage
KO round context
—
Most recent fight
Last KO loss
—
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
32/38 fights
Chin rating based on
8/28 fights
Barboza
Njokuani
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
60
50
3-fight 📉 slide
Current form
2-fight 📉 slide
L · KO · R1
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R5
W · Dec · R5
W · KO · R1
Last 5
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
W · KO · R2
L · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
Barboza
Njokuani
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
50%
33%
9
KO / TKO Wins
1
0
Submission Wins
0
9
Decision Wins
2

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Barboza
Njokuani
Striking6.1 / 4.1Volume5.1 / 6.1Grappling1.2 / 1.6Wrestling0.8 / 1.1Submission0.0 / 0.0Pressure5.2 / 3.5
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
6.1
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
4.1
1.2
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
1.6
0.8
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
1.1
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
5.2
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
3.5
5.1
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
6.1
Barboza
Strike Zones
Njokuani
Barboza
Attacking
11HEAD3BODY3LEGS17 landed
Absorbing
10HEAD8BODY13LEGS31 absorbed
Njokuani
Attacking
10HEAD8BODY13LEGS31 landed
Absorbing
11HEAD3BODY3LEGS17 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Barboza targets the head (65% of attacks) — Njokuani absorbs 65% of strikes there
🎯Njokuani targets the legs (42% of attacks) — Barboza absorbs 42% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Barboza
RND
Njokuani
0/0R00/0

Barboza · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.9
0105.5W4.5W4.5W5.5W1.5L5.0W5.2W4.5W1.5L5.0W5.2W5.6L4.5W3.3L4.5W4.5W6.2W5.5L5.5L6.4W3.1L5.5L6.2L4.6W5.5W3.7L6.5L6.2W5.3W7.0L6.5L2.7L2010-112014-042017-032021-052025-12
WinLossTrend

Njokuani · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.3
0106.0L4.5W5.5L4.5W5.7L5.2W5.7L5.5L2011-032011-122012-072014-052014-10
WinLossTrend

Barboza · Last 5

L · KO · R1
Jalin TurnerRating 2.7
KO/TKO
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Drakkar KloseRating 6.5
Decision
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L · Dec · R5
Lerone MurphyRating 7
Decision
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W · Dec · R5
Sodiq YusuffRating 5.3
Decision
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W · KO · R1
Billy QuarantilloRating 6.2
KO/TKO
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Njokuani · Last 5

L · Dec · R3
Daron CruickshankRating 5.5
Decision
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L · Dec · R3
Vinc PichelRating 5.7
Decision
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W · KO · R2
Roger BowlingRating 5.2
KO/TKO
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L · Dec · R3
Rafael Dos AnjosRating 5.7
Decision
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W · Dec · R3
John MakdessiRating 4.5
Decision
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