UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
Houston, USA
12 Feb 2022
Bantamweight
VS
95%
Phillips
5%
Rojo
Win Probability
Submission
Round 3 · 1:48
Kyler
Kyler Phillips
"The Matrix"
125
5'8"72" reachOrthodox30 yrs3-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 49
MR
Marcelo Rojo
"Pitbull"
1610
Well-Rounded3-fight slide37 yrsOrthodox71" reach5'8"
CFR 3

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Phillips

Phillips is a strong favourite at 95% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 46 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Phillips has beaten significantly higher-quality opposition — a QoV edge of 33 points.

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

Risk flags

Rojo has a chin rating of 44 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Phillips
Rojo
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'8"
Height
5'8"
72"+
Reach
71"
30+
Age
37
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Phillips
Rojo
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
48.8
2.6
44.0
Performance Avg
0.0
33
Quality of Victory
0
58
Momentum Score
0
Phillips
Rojo
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.2
0.9
38%
Strike Accuracy
42%
2.9
Striking Style Score (/10)
0.0
1 KOs
KO Finishes
0 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
6
Head
3
1
Body
1
1
Leg
1
RangeRange
3Distance5
0Clinch0
5Ground0
Phillips
Rojo
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
0.1
Sub Attempts / fight
2.9
Grappling Style Score (/10)
0.0
2.0
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
0.0
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Phillips
Rojo
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
92
44
Never stopped
Verdict
KO risk
0
KO/TKO Losses
2
0
Sub Losses
1
KO round context
Avg R2.5 stoppage
Last KO loss
Most recent fight
Strikes absorbed / min
10/17 fights
Chin rating based on
3/26 fights
Phillips
Rojo
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
58
0
3-fight 📉 slide
Current form
3-fight 📉 slide
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
Last 5
L · KO · R2
L · Sub · R3
L · KO · R3
Phillips
Rojo
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
33%
0%
1
KO / TKO Wins
0
1
Submission Wins
0
4
Decision Wins
0

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Phillips
Rojo
Striking2.9 / 0.0Volume6.5 / 0.0Grappling2.9 / 0.0Wrestling2.0 / 0.0Submission1.7 / 0.0Pressure4.1 / 0.0
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
2.9
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
0.0
2.9
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
0.0
2.0
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
0.0
1.7
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
4.1
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
0.0
6.5
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
0.0
Phillips
Strike Zones
Rojo
Phillips
Attacking
6HEAD1BODY1LEGS8 landed
Absorbing
3HEAD1BODY1LEGS5 absorbed
Rojo
Attacking
3HEAD1BODY1LEGS5 landed
Absorbing
6HEAD1BODY1LEGS8 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Phillips targets the head (75% of attacks) — Rojo absorbs 75% of strikes there
🎯Rojo targets the head (60% of attacks) — Phillips absorbs 60% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Phillips
RND
Rojo
0/0R00/0

Phillips · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.6
0104.5W5.2W5.8W5.5L5.5W5.3W5.0W6.7L6.5L6.3L2020-022021-072024-032026-04
WinLossTrend

Rojo · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.3
0104.8L4.7L3.5L2021-032022-022022-12
WinLossTrend

Phillips · Last 5

L · Dec · R3
Charles JourdainRating 6.3
Decision
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Vinicius OliveiraRating 6.5
Decision
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L · Dec · R3
Rob FontRating 6.7
Decision
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W · Dec · R3
Pedro MunhozRating 5
Decision
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W · Dec · R3
Raoni BarcelosRating 5.3
Decision
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Rojo · Last 3

L · KO · R2
Francis MarshallRating 3.5
KO/TKO
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland · 2022-12
L · Sub · R3
Kyler PhillipsRating 4.7
Submission
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 · 2022-02
L · KO · R3
Charles JourdainRating 4.8
KO/TKO
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