UFC 145: Jones vs Evans
Atlanta, USA
21 Apr 2012
Featherweight
VS
56%
Brimage
44%
Blanco
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
MB
Marcus Brimage
"The Bama Beast"
7 – 7
5'4"71" reachSouthpaw41 yrs2-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 16
MB
Maximo Blanco
"Maxi"
12 – 8
Well-Rounded2-fight slide42 yrsOrthodox71" reach5'8"
CFR 12

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Brimage

This is a genuine toss-up — Brimage at 56% vs Blanco at 44% (CFR ratings). One of the hardest fights to call on the card.

Key angles

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

Risk flags

Brimage's chin rating of 32 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Brimage
Blanco
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'4"
Height
+5'8"
71"
Reach
71"
41+
Age
42
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Brimage
Blanco
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
15.5
12.0
40.2
Performance Avg
38.0
34
Quality of Victory
34
73
Momentum Score
13
Brimage
Blanco
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.7
1.5
37%
Strike Accuracy
45%
3.5
Striking Style Score (/10)
3.4
1 KOs
KO Finishes
1 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
5
Head
3
1
Body
2
4
Leg
1
RangeRange
10Distance5
0Clinch1
0Ground0
Brimage
Blanco
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
—
Sub Attempts / fight
0.2
1.8
Grappling Style Score (/10)
1.8
1.3
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
1.3
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Brimage
Blanco
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
32
70
2 consec. KOs
Verdict
Never stopped
3
KO/TKO Losses
0
0
Sub Losses
2
Avg R1.7 stoppage
KO round context
—
Most recent fight
Last KO loss
—
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
8/14 fights
Chin rating based on
9/20 fights
Brimage
Blanco
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
73
13
2-fight 📉 slide
Current form
2-fight 📉 slide
L · KO · R1
L · KO · R3
W · KO · R1
L · Dec · R3
L · KO · R1
Last 5
L · Sub · R1
L · Sub · R1
W · KO · R1
W · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
Brimage
Blanco
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
25%
25%
1
KO / TKO Wins
1
0
Submission Wins
0
3
Decision Wins
3

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Brimage
Blanco
Striking3.5 / 3.4Volume7.0 / 6.9Grappling1.8 / 1.8Wrestling1.3 / 1.3Submission0.0 / 0.0Pressure3.3 / 3.1
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
3.5
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
3.4
1.8
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
1.8
1.3
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
1.3
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
3.3
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
3.1
7.0
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
6.9
Brimage
Strike Zones
Blanco
Brimage
Attacking
5HEAD1BODY4LEGS10 landed
Absorbing
3HEAD2BODY1LEGS6 absorbed
Blanco
Attacking
3HEAD2BODY1LEGS6 landed
Absorbing
5HEAD1BODY4LEGS10 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Brimage targets the head (50% of attacks) — Blanco absorbs 50% of strikes there
🎯Blanco targets the head (50% of attacks) — Brimage absorbs 50% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Brimage
RND
Blanco
0/0R00/0

Brimage · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.3
0104.5W4.5W4.5W3.5L5.5L5.0W5.1L1.5L2011-122012-092014-072015-012015-07
WinLossTrend

Blanco · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.2
0105.5L4.5W4.0L5.5L4.5W5.4W5.0W1.5L1.5L2012-042014-022015-072016-09
WinLossTrend

Brimage · Last 5

L · KO · R1
Jimmie RiveraRating 1.5
KO/TKO
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KO/TKO
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W · KO · R1
Jumabieke TuerxunRating 5
KO/TKO
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L · Dec · R3
Russell DoaneRating 5.5
Decision
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L · KO · R1
Conor McGregorRating 3.5
KO/TKO
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Blanco · Last 5

L · Sub · R1
Chas SkellyRating 1.5
Submission
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L · Sub · R1
Luke SandersRating 1.5
Submission
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W · KO · R1
Mike de la TorreRating 5
KO/TKO
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale · 2015-07
W · Dec · R3
Dan HookerRating 5.4
Decision
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson · 2014-09
W · Dec · R3
Andy OgleRating 4.5
Decision
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