UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
Las Vegas, USA
6 Mar 2021
Flyweight
VS
35%
Benavidez
65%
Askarov
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
JB
Joseph Benavidez
28 – 8
5'4"65" reachSouthpaw41 yrs3-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 16
AA
Askar Askarov
"Bullet"
14 – 1
Well-Rounded33 yrsOrthodox67" reach5'6"
CFR 30

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Askarov

Askarov holds a meaningful edge at 65% per the CFR ratings — but Benavidez has real paths to victory.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 14 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

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

Risk flags

Benavidez's chin rating of 38 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Benavidez
Askarov
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'4"
Height
+5'6"
65"
Reach
+67"
41
Age
+33
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Benavidez
Askarov
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
16.0
29.5
51.4
Performance Avg
47.5
38
Quality of Victory
29
40
Momentum Score
83
Benavidez
Askarov
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.7
1.3
37%
Strike Accuracy
52%
4.8
Striking Style Score (/10)
1.5
5 KOs
KO Finishes
0 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
3
Head
14
9
Body
5
5
Leg
1
RangeRange
17Distance20
0Clinch0
0Ground0
Benavidez
Askarov
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
0.1
Sub Attempts / fight
0.2
2.0
Grappling Style Score (/10)
2.4
1.4
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
1.7
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Benavidez
Askarov
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
38
98
KO risk
Verdict
Never stopped
2
KO/TKO Losses
0
1
Sub Losses
0
Avg R1.5 stoppage
KO round context
—
2 fights ago
Last KO loss
—
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
21/36 fights
Chin rating based on
5/15 fights
Benavidez
Askarov
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
40
83
3-fight 📉 slide
Current form
L · Dec · R3
L · Sub · R1
L · KO · R2
W · KO · R2
W · Dec · R3
Last 5
L · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
Upcoming
Benavidez
Askarov
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
40%
0%
5
KO / TKO Wins
0
1
Submission Wins
0
9
Decision Wins
3

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Benavidez
Askarov
Striking4.8 / 1.5Volume6.2 / 9.5Grappling2.0 / 2.4Wrestling1.4 / 1.7Submission0.7 / 0.0Pressure4.9 / 2.3
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
4.8
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
1.5
2.0
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
2.4
1.4
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
1.7
0.7
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
4.9
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
2.3
6.2
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
9.5
Benavidez
Strike Zones
Askarov
Benavidez
Attacking
3HEAD9BODY5LEGS17 landed
Absorbing
14HEAD5BODY1LEGS20 absorbed
Askarov
Attacking
14HEAD5BODY1LEGS20 landed
Absorbing
3HEAD9BODY5LEGS17 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Benavidez targets the body (53% of attacks) — Askarov absorbs 53% of strikes there
🎯Askarov targets the head (70% of attacks) — Benavidez absorbs 70% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Benavidez
RND
Askarov
0/0R00/0

Benavidez · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.7
0104.5W4.5W5.2W5.5L4.5W5.2W5.0W1.5L5.1W4.5W4.5W4.5W4.5W6.0W5.5L6.3W4.5W5.2W3.2L2.6L5.5L2011-032013-092016-022020-022021-03
WinLossTrend

Askarov · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.3
0104.6W5.8W4.5W6.4L2020-012020-072021-032022-03
WinLossTrend

Benavidez · Last 5

L · Dec · R3
Askar AskarovRating 5.5
Decision
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L · Sub · R1
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Submission
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L · KO · R2
Deiveson FigueiredoRating 3.2
KO/TKO
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W · KO · R2
Jussier FormigaRating 5.2
KO/TKO
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W · Dec · R3
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Decision
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L · Dec · R3
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Decision
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W · Dec · R3
Alexandre PantojaRating 5.8
Decision
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W · Dec · R3
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Decision
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