UFC 54: Boiling Point
Las Vegas, USA
20 Aug 2005
Welterweight
VS
85%
Sanchez
15%
Gassaway
Win Probability
KO/TKO
Round 2 · 1:56
DS
Diego Sanchez
"Nightmare"
31 – 13
5'10"72" reachSouthpaw44 yrsWell-Rounded
CFR 13
BG
Brian Gassaway
29 – 20
Well-Rounded53 yrsOrthodox6'1"
CFR 2

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Sanchez

Sanchez is a strong favourite at 85% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 11 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Sanchez has beaten significantly higher-quality opposition — a QoV edge of 37 points.

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

Risk flags

Sanchez's chin rating of 14 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Sanchez
Gassaway
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'10"
Height
+6'1"
72"
Reach
44+
Age
53
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Sanchez
Gassaway
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
12.7
2.2
46.0
Performance Avg
0.0
37
Quality of Victory
0
20
Momentum Score
0
Sanchez
Gassaway
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.1
0.3
39%
Strike Accuracy
100%
4.3
Striking Style Score (/10)
0.0
6 KOs
KO Finishes
0 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
16
Head
1
0
Body
1
0
Leg
0
RangeRange
0Distance2
0Clinch0
16Ground0
Sanchez
Gassaway
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
0.0
Sub Attempts / fight
—
1.5
Grappling Style Score (/10)
0.0
1.1
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
0.0
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Sanchez
Gassaway
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
14
78
2 consec. KOs
Verdict
Moderate
3
KO/TKO Losses
1
0
Sub Losses
0
Avg R1.0 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R2.0 stoppage
5 fights ago
Last KO loss
Most recent fight
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
32/44 fights
Chin rating based on
1/49 fights
Sanchez
Gassaway
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
20
0
L · Dec · R3
W · R3
L · Dec · R3
W · KO · R2
W · Dec · R3
Last 5
L · KO · R2
Sanchez
Gassaway
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
32%
0%
6
KO / TKO Wins
0
0
Submission Wins
0
13
Decision Wins
0

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Sanchez
Gassaway
Striking4.3 / 0.0Volume6.2 / 0.0Grappling1.5 / 0.0Wrestling1.1 / 0.0Submission0.0 / 0.0Pressure4.0 / 0.0
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
4.3
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
0.0
1.5
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
0.0
1.1
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
0.0
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
4.0
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
0.0
6.2
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
0.0
Sanchez
Strike Zones
Gassaway
Sanchez
Attacking
16HEAD0BODY0LEGS16 landed
Absorbing
1HEAD1BODY0LEGS2 absorbed
Gassaway
Attacking
1HEAD1BODY0LEGS2 landed
Absorbing
16HEAD0BODY0LEGS16 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Sanchez targets the head (100% of attacks) — Gassaway absorbs 100% of strikes there
🎯Gassaway targets the head (50% of attacks) — Sanchez absorbs 50% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Sanchez
RND
Gassaway
0/0R00/0

Sanchez · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.8
0105.0W5.2W4.5W4.5W4.5W5.0W5.5L5.5L5.0W5.5W4.5W5.0W5.5L5.5L4.5W4.5W5.5L4.5W5.5L5.5L4.5W5.5L4.9W1.5L4.5W1.5L1.9L4.5W5.8W6.3L5.1W6.5L2005-042008-032012-022016-112020-09
WinLossTrend

Sanchez · Last 5

L · Dec · R3
Jake MatthewsRating 6.5
Decision
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa · 2020-09
W · R3
Michel PereiraRating 5.1
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz · 2020-02
L · Dec · R3
Michael ChiesaRating 6.3
Decision
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos · 2019-07
W · KO · R2
Mickey GallRating 5.8
KO/TKO
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith · 2019-03
W · Dec · R3
Craig WhiteRating 4.5
Decision
UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till · 2018-09

Gassaway · Last 1

L · KO · R2
Diego SanchezRating 2.8
KO/TKO
UFC 54: Boiling Point · 2005-08

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