UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2
Fortaleza, Brazil
2 Feb 2019
Welterweight
VS
26%
Alves
74%
Griffin
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
TA
Thiago Alves
"Pitbull"
2315
5'9"70" reachOrthodox42 yrs2-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 17
Max
Max Griffin
"Pain"
2013
Well-Rounded3-fight slide40 yrsOrthodox76" reach5'11"
CFR 46

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Griffin

Griffin is a strong favourite at 74% 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.

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

Risk flags

Alves's chin rating of 6 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Griffin has a chin rating of 48 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Alves
Griffin
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'9"
Height
+5'11"
70"
Reach
+76"
42
Age
+40
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Alves
Griffin
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
16.5
46.4
47.3
Performance Avg
39.0
42
Quality of Victory
37
63
Momentum Score
74
Alves
Griffin
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.6
1.0
45%
Strike Accuracy
45%
5.8
Striking Style Score (/10)
4.6
7 KOs
KO Finishes
3 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
4
Head
5
3
Body
6
2
Leg
0
RangeRange
7Distance5
2Clinch6
0Ground0
Alves
Griffin
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
0.1
Sub Attempts / fight
0.1
1.5
Grappling Style Score (/10)
1.5
1.0
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
1.1
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Alves
Griffin
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
6
48
KO risk
Verdict
KO risk
2
KO/TKO Losses
1
3
Sub Losses
1
Avg R2.0 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R3.0 stoppage
4 fights ago
Last KO loss
18 fights ago
Strikes absorbed / min
27/38 fights
Chin rating based on
19/33 fights
Alves
Griffin
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
63
74
2-fight 📉 slide
Current form
3-fight 📉 slide
L · Sub · R1
L · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · KO · R2
Last 5
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · Sub · R3
W · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
Alves
Griffin
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
53%
38%
7
KO / TKO Wins
3
1
Submission Wins
0
7
Decision Wins
5

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Alves
Griffin
Striking5.8 / 4.6Volume4.3 / 5.8Grappling1.5 / 1.5Wrestling1.0 / 1.1Submission0.7 / 0.0Pressure5.4 / 3.9
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
5.8
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
4.6
1.5
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
1.5
1.0
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
1.1
0.7
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
5.4
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
3.9
4.3
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
5.8
Alves
Strike Zones
Griffin
Alves
Attacking
4HEAD3BODY2LEGS9 landed
Absorbing
5HEAD6BODY0LEGS11 absorbed
Griffin
Attacking
5HEAD6BODY0LEGS11 landed
Absorbing
4HEAD3BODY2LEGS9 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Alves targets the head (44% of attacks) — Griffin absorbs 44% of strikes there
🎯Griffin targets the body (55% of attacks) — Alves absorbs 55% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Alves
RND
Griffin
0/0R00/0
0/0R10/0

Alves · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.6
0102.8L5.0W5.0W2.8L4.5W5.2W5.2W4.2W5.2W5.2W4.5W5.5L5.5L4.5W5.5L5.0W4.0L4.5W5.2W4.4L5.9L4.5W2.8L5.5L5.1W5.5L1.6L2005-102007-112011-052017-042019-12
WinLossTrend

Griffin · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.6
0105.3L5.0W6.0L4.5W5.5L5.5L4.5W5.5L5.5L7.0W5.4W4.5W6.1L4.6W7.6L5.9W4.8L6.2L6.8L2016-082019-022021-032024-022026-04
WinLossTrend

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Submission
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Decision
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W · Dec · R3
Max GriffinRating 5.1
Decision
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L · Dec · R3
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Decision
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L · Dec · R3
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Decision
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Decision
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Submission
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Decision
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