UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos
Dallas, USA
14 Mar 2015
Lightweight
VS
22%
Cruickshank
78%
Dariush
Win Probability
Submission
Round 2 · 2:38
DC
CFR 16
Combatrics Intelligence
Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics
Edge: Dariush
Dariush is a strong favourite at 78% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.
Key angles
The CFR gap of 39 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.
Dariush has the striking edge in both volume and accuracy.
Risk flags
Cruickshank's chin rating of 48 flags durability concerns based on KO history.
Dariush has a chin rating of 0 — a potential KO vulnerability.
Cruickshank
Dariush
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'8"
Height
+5'10"
72"
Reach
72"
40
Age
+37
Switch
Stance
Southpaw
Cruickshank
Dariush
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
15.9
54.9
44.5
Performance Avg
50.4
41
Quality of Victory
39
48
Momentum Score
100
Cruickshank
Dariush
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.0
1.7
37%
Strike Accuracy
51%
6.0
Striking Style Score (/10)
3.1
3 KOs
KO Finishes
3 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
3
Head
3
0
Body
3
1
Leg
0
RangeRange
1Distance4
3Clinch1
0Ground1
Cruickshank
Dariush
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
0.2
Sub Attempts / fight
—
1.2
Grappling Style Score (/10)
3.6
0.8
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
2.5
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Cruickshank
Dariush
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
48
0
Never stopped
Verdict
2 consec. KOs
0
KO/TKO Losses
7
4
Sub Losses
1
—
KO round context
Avg R1.1 stoppage
—
Last KO loss
Most recent fight
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
13/28 fights
Chin rating based on
26/31 fights
Cruickshank
Dariush
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
48
100
3-fight 📉 slide
Current form
2-fight 📉 slide
L · Sub · R3
L · Sub · R1
L · Sub · R2
Upcoming
W · Dec · R3
Last 5
L · KO · R1
L · KO · R1
W · Dec · R3
L · KO · R1
L · KO · R1
Cruickshank
Dariush
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
50%
47%
3
KO / TKO Wins
3
0
Submission Wins
5
3
Decision Wins
9
Style Fingerprint
Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10
Cruickshank
Dariush
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
6.0
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
3.1
1.2
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
3.6
0.8
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
2.5
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
2.9
5.0
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
5.3
5.0
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
5.6
CruickshankDariush
Strike Zones
Cruickshank
Attacking
4 landedAbsorbing
6 absorbedDariush
Attacking
6 landedAbsorbing
4 absorbedTargeting Overlap
🎯Cruickshank targets the head (75% of attacks) — Dariush absorbs 75% of strikes there
🎯Dariush targets the head (50% of attacks) — Cruickshank absorbs 50% of strikes there
Round by Round
This fight · per-round breakdown
Cruickshank
RND
Dariush
0/0R00/0
Cruickshank · QOF Timeline
Avg: 4.3WinLossTrend
Dariush · QOF Timeline
Avg: 4.5WinLossTrend
Cruickshank · Last 5
L · Sub · R3
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L · Sub · R1
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L · Sub · R2
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W · Dec · R3
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L · KO · R1
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