UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos
Las Vegas, USA
6 Jul 2019
Welterweight
VS
20%
Sanchez
80%
Chiesa
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
DS
Diego Sanchez
"Nightmare"
3113
5'10"72" reachSouthpaw44 yrsWell-Rounded
CFR 13
Michael
Michael Chiesa
"Maverick"
207
Well-Rounded4-fight win streak38 yrsSouthpaw75" reach6'1"
CFR 51

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Chiesa

Chiesa is a strong favourite at 80% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 38 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

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

Risk flags

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

Chiesa has a chin rating of 36 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Sanchez
Chiesa
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'10"
Height
+6'1"
72"
Reach
+75"
44
Age
+38
Southpaw
Stance
Southpaw
Sanchez
Chiesa
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
12.7
50.7
46.0
Performance Avg
53.3
37
Quality of Victory
43
20
Momentum Score
50
Sanchez
Chiesa
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.1
0.7
39%
Strike Accuracy
41%
4.3
Striking Style Score (/10)
1.4
6 KOs
KO Finishes
0 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
1
Head
5
0
Body
0
0
Leg
0
RangeRange
1Distance2
0Clinch0
0Ground3
Sanchez
Chiesa
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
0.0
Sub Attempts / fight
1.5
Grappling Style Score (/10)
5.8
1.1
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
4.0
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Sanchez
Chiesa
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
14
36
2 consec. KOs
Verdict
Never stopped
3
KO/TKO Losses
0
0
Sub Losses
5
Avg R1.0 stoppage
KO round context
5 fights ago
Last KO loss
Strikes absorbed / min
32/44 fights
Chin rating based on
22/27 fights
Sanchez
Chiesa
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
20
50
Current form
4-fight 🔥 win streak
L · Dec · R3
W · R3
L · Dec · R3
W · KO · R2
W · Dec · R3
Last 5
W · Sub · R1
W · Dec · R3
W · Sub · R3
W · Sub · R1
L · Sub · R1
Sanchez
Chiesa
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
32%
60%
6
KO / TKO Wins
0
0
Submission Wins
9
13
Decision Wins
6

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Sanchez
Chiesa
Striking4.3 / 1.4Volume6.2 / 4.6Grappling1.5 / 5.8Wrestling1.1 / 4.0Submission0.0 / 6.0Pressure4.0 / 6.3
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
4.3
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
1.4
1.5
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
5.8
1.1
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
4.0
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
6.0
4.0
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
6.3
6.2
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
4.6
Sanchez
Strike Zones
Chiesa
Sanchez
Attacking
1HEAD0BODY0LEGS1 landed
Absorbing
5HEAD0BODY0LEGS5 absorbed
Chiesa
Attacking
5HEAD0BODY0LEGS5 landed
Absorbing
1HEAD0BODY0LEGS1 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Sanchez targets the head (100% of attacks) — Chiesa absorbs 100% of strikes there
🎯Chiesa targets the head (100% of attacks) — Sanchez absorbs 100% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Sanchez
RND
Chiesa
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

Chiesa · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.6
0105.0W5.2W2.8L5.2W4.5W4.8L4.5W5.7W6.2W1.5L2.8L5.2W4.5W4.7W5.1W3.0L6.6L2.1L5.5W6.1W4.7W5.7W2012-062015-042019-072024-082026-03
WinLossTrend

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Decision
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W · KO · R2
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KO/TKO
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W · Dec · R3
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Decision
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W · Sub · R1
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Submission
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Decision
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Submission
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Submission
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Submission
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