Hypothetical · three rounds · current snapshots
Independent projection
medium confidenceRodrigues 61%
Moderate conviction. The point estimate is the center of a band, not a prophecy.
90% interval on Chaves: 24%–57%. Never a lock.
- Most likely
- Decision 69%
- Expected time
- 12:48
- P(over 2.5)
- 73%
- Grappling share
- 27%
Briefing
Gregory Rodrigues is the model’s side at 61% because of striking skill (distance & pocket), with Jeisla Chaves live if the fight is forced into pressure wrestler.
Jeisla Chaves (pressure wrestler, opportunistic) against Gregory Rodrigues (power puncher, pressure boxer, opportunistic) is a UFC women's flyweight matchup in —. The independent model puts Rodrigues around 61% — a medium confidence number, not a betting line. The largest factor from 50/50 is striking skill (distance & pocket): Chaves striking rating 1406 vs Rodrigues 1740. Weighted by estimated standing time (73%).
Where this is fought matters. Estimated grappling share is 27%. Chaves lands 3.9 significant strikes per minute at 48% accuracy with a 2.4 takedown average; Rodrigues is at 5.2 / 51% / 1.6. Takedown defense sits at 58% versus 61%. Reach is 66" against 75" — counted only if the longer fighter actually lives at range.
Chaves's primary path: Chain takedowns on Rodrigues's 61% defense, hold mat time, and win the control/attrition round. Failure mode: The chin has been a problem. One pocket exchange can end the math. Rodrigues's primary path: One clean counter or lead hook as Chaves enters. Power is the shortcut; it is not a plan by itself. Failure mode: If the first takedown lands, Rodrigues may spend the round on the fence or on their back.
The swing variable is simple: If Chaves cannot keep this on the mat in the first eight minutes, Rodrigues's striking becomes the fight. The model does not start from a sportsbook. If DraftKings or Fanatics disagree, that disagreement is the point of the page.
Written from the independent projection. Betting lines are not inputs. Stats as of 19 Aug 2026.
Chaves — paths
- Chain takedowns on Rodrigues's 61% defense, hold mat time, and win the control/attrition round.
- Force a scramble, hunt the neck or the front headlock, and finish before the referee stands them up.
Failure modes
- The chin has been a problem. One pocket exchange can end the math.
Rodrigues — paths
- One clean counter or lead hook as Chaves enters. Power is the shortcut; it is not a plan by itself.
- Win the minute-to-minute with volume. Judges in this matchup will see the fighter who walks the other one down.
Failure modes
- If the first takedown lands, Rodrigues may spend the round on the fence or on their back.
Swing variables
- If Chaves cannot keep this on the mat in the first eight minutes, Rodrigues's striking becomes the fight.
- First fighter to be dropped. Power is asymmetric here; the model’s decision lean dies if someone gets hurt early.
What moved it from 50/50
- Striking skill (distance & pocket)Rodrigues −0.72
Chaves striking rating 1406 vs Rodrigues 1740. Weighted by estimated standing time (73%).
- Grappling / controlChaves +0.15
Takedown threat Chaves 1.25 vs Rodrigues 0.82 per 15. Estimated grappling share 27%.
- Age / athletic windowChaves +0.10
Chaves 29 vs Rodrigues 34. Peak assumed ~30; decline prior is gentle and never treated as destiny.
- Pressure wrestling vs takedown defenseChaves +0.06
Rodrigues's takedown defense (61%) is a hole against a high-volume wrestler. Historically this pair type tilts to control and attrition.
- Finishing threat vs durabilityRodrigues −0.01
Who is more likely to be hurt, and who has actually finished people of this quality.
Attribute radar
Chaves · Rodrigues
Side-by-side
Chaves: pressure wrestler · opportunistic — Rodrigues: power puncher · pressure boxer · opportunistic
| Chaves | Rodrigues | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 | 16-6 |
| Age (fight night) | 29 | 34 |
| Height | 5'5" | 6'2" |
| Reach | 66" | 75" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| SLpM | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| SApM | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Str. acc. | 48% | 51% |
| Str. def. | 56% | 49% |
| KD / 15 | 0.38 | 0.92 |
| TD avg | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| TD acc. | 44% | 38% |
| TD def. | 58% | 61% |
| Sub avg | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 5.4m | 1.8m |
| Late-round diff | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Layoff | 133d | 126d |
| Data | standard | deep |
Chaves range mix
- Distance48%
- Clinch14%
- Ground38%
- Head58%
- Body22%
- Leg20%
Rodrigues range mix
- Distance72%
- Clinch12%
- Ground16%
- Head64%
- Body20%
- Leg16%
Method of victory
- Chaves KO/TKO5%
- Chaves SUB8%
- Chaves DEC26%
- Rodrigues KO/TKO13%
- Rodrigues SUB5%
- Rodrigues DEC43%