UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira
Portland, USA
29 Aug 2009
Middleweight
VS
54%
Munoz
46%
Catone
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
MM
Mark Munoz
"The Filipino Wrecking Machine"
14 – 6
6'0"71" reachOrthodox48 yrsWell-Rounded
CFR 16
NC
Nick Catone
"The Jersey Devil"
10 – 4
Well-Rounded44 yrsSouthpaw72" reach6'0"
CFR 13

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Munoz

This is a genuine toss-up — Munoz at 54% vs Catone at 46% (CFR ratings). One of the hardest fights to call on the card.

Key angles

Munoz has the striking edge in both volume and accuracy.

Risk flags

Munoz's chin rating of 8 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Munoz
Catone
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
6'0"
Height
6'0"
71"
Reach
+72"
48
Age
+44
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Munoz
Catone
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
15.9
13.3
48.3
Performance Avg
38.7
41
Quality of Victory
31
55
Momentum Score
30
Munoz
Catone
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.4
0.4
47%
Strike Accuracy
37%
5.6
Striking Style Score (/10)
1.0
4 KOs
KO Finishes
0 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
18
Head
4
1
Body
0
1
Leg
0
RangeRange
5Distance2
5Clinch1
10Ground1
Munoz
Catone
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
0.3
Sub Attempts / fight
—
1.3
Grappling Style Score (/10)
3.8
0.9
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
2.7
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Munoz
Catone
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
8
72
KO risk
Verdict
Never stopped
3
KO/TKO Losses
0
2
Sub Losses
2
Avg R1.3 stoppage
KO round context
—
3 fights ago
Last KO loss
—
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
15/20 fights
Chin rating based on
8/14 fights
Munoz
Catone
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
55
30
W · Dec · R3
L · Sub · R1
L · Sub · R1
L · KO · R1
W · Dec · R3
Last 5
W · Dec · R3
L · Sub · R2
L · R3
W · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
Munoz
Catone
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
44%
25%
4
KO / TKO Wins
0
0
Submission Wins
1
5
Decision Wins
3

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Munoz
Catone
Striking5.6 / 1.0Volume5.6 / 7.0Grappling1.3 / 3.8Wrestling0.9 / 2.7Submission0.0 / 2.5Pressure4.9 / 3.3
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
5.6
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
1.0
1.3
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
3.8
0.9
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
2.7
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
2.5
4.9
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
3.3
5.6
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
7.0
Munoz
Strike Zones
Catone
Munoz
Attacking
18HEAD1BODY1LEGS20 landed
Absorbing
4HEAD0BODY0LEGS4 absorbed
Catone
Attacking
4HEAD0BODY0LEGS4 landed
Absorbing
18HEAD1BODY1LEGS20 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Munoz targets the head (90% of attacks) — Catone absorbs 90% of strikes there
🎯Catone targets the head (100% of attacks) — Munoz absorbs 100% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Munoz
RND
Catone
0/0R00/0

Munoz · QOF Timeline

Avg: 3.8
0101.5L4.5W5.0W5.2W5.5L4.5W5.0W4.5W5.1W2.9L4.5W1.5L1.5L1.5L4.5W2009-032010-082011-112014-052015-05
WinLossTrend

Catone · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.4
0105.2W2.8L5.5L4.5W4.5W5.5L2.8L4.5W2009-022009-082011-032012-122014-02
WinLossTrend

Munoz · Last 5

W · Dec · R3
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Decision
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L · Sub · R1
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Submission
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L · Sub · R1
Gegard MousasiRating 1.5
Submission
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L · KO · R1
Lyoto MachidaRating 1.5
KO/TKO
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz · 2013-10
W · Dec · R3
Tim BoetschRating 4.5
Decision
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Catone · Last 5

W · Dec · R3
Tom WatsonRating 4.5
Decision
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2 · 2014-02
L · Sub · R2
TJ WaldburgerRating 2.8
Submission
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale · 2012-12
L · R3
Chris CamozziRating 5.5
UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida · 2012-06
W · Dec · R3
Constantinos PhilippouRating 4.5
Decision
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones · 2011-03
W · Dec · R3
Jesse ForbesRating 4.5
Decision
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