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UFC 5: The Return of the Beast
Charlotte, USA
7 Apr 1995
Open Weight
VS
91%
Medina
9%
Cureton
Win Probability
Submission
Round 1 · 2:55
★ Official Result
Todd MedinawinsSubmissionR1 · 2:55
def. Larry Cureton · UFC 5: The Return of the Beast
Fight Report
Pre-fight analysis · prediction vs result
Prediction vs Result
We predicted
Medina
→
Actual result
Medina wins
Submission · R1
Pre-fight analysis
Medina is a strong favourite at 91% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.
Key angles
The CFR gap of 19 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.
Medina has beaten significantly higher-quality opposition — a QoV edge of 54 points.
Striking split: Cureton throws more volume but Medina connects at a higher rate — quality vs quantity.
This Fight — Statistics
Actual stats from this bout
MedinaCureton
0
Sig. Strikes
0
0.0
Strikes / min (SLpM)
0.0
—
Strike Accuracy
—
Medina
Cureton
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'10"
Height
+6'2"
56
Age
—
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Medina
Cureton
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
20.7
2.1
52.4
Performance Avg
0.0
54
Quality of Victory
0
59
Momentum Score
0
Medina
Cureton
Striking
Career averages · see This Fight stats above
0.8
1.4
100%
Strike Accuracy
78%
1.0
Striking Style Score (/10)
0.0
0 KOs
KO Finishes
0 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
3
Head
0
1
Body
1
0
Leg
0
RangeRange
0Distance0
0Clinch1
4Ground0
Medina
Cureton
Grappling
Career averages · see This Fight stats above
—
—
—
Sub Attempts / fight
3.0
8.0
Grappling Style Score (/10)
0.0
5.6
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
0.0
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Medina
Cureton
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
78
76
Moderate
Verdict
Never stopped
1
KO/TKO Losses
0
0
Sub Losses
2
Avg R1.0 stoppage
KO round context
—
Most recent fight
Last KO loss
—
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
2/20 fights
Chin rating based on
2 fights
Medina
Cureton
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
59
0
Current form
2-fight 📉 slide
L · KO · R1
W · Sub · R1
Last 5
L · Sub · R1
L · Sub · R1
Medina
Cureton
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
100%
0%
0
KO / TKO Wins
0
1
Submission Wins
0
0
Decision Wins
0
Style Fingerprint
Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10
Medina
Cureton
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
1.0
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
0.0
8.0
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
0.0
5.6
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
0.0
10.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
8.5
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
0.0
1.0
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
0.0
MedinaCureton
Strike Zones
Medina
Attacking
4 landedAbsorbing
1 absorbedCureton
Attacking
1 landedAbsorbing
4 absorbedTargeting Overlap
🎯Medina targets the head (75% of attacks) — Cureton absorbs 75% of strikes there
🎯Cureton targets the body (100% of attacks) — Medina absorbs 100% of strikes there
Round by Round
This fight · per-round breakdown
Medina
RND
Cureton
0/0R00/0
Medina · QOF Timeline
Avg: 3.3WinLossTrend
Cureton · QOF Timeline
Avg: 1.5WinLossTrend
Medina · Last 2
L · KO · R1
Dave BeneteauRating 1.5KO/TKO
UFC 5: The Return of the Beast · 1995-04
W · Sub · R1
Larry CuretonRating 5Submission
UFC 5: The Return of the Beast · 1995-04
Cureton · Last 2
L · Sub · R1
Marco RuasRating 1.5Submission
UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo · 1995-09
L · Sub · R1
Todd MedinaRating 1.5Submission
UFC 5: The Return of the Beast · 1995-04