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Wed, Aug 19, 2026

UFC · #11 · Middleweight

Rodrigues

Gregory “Robocop” · 16-6

34 yrs · 6'2" · 75" reach · Orthodox

Independent projection

medium confidence

Rodrigues 71%

Moderate conviction. The point estimate is the center of a band, not a prophecy.

Borjas 29%Rodrigues 71%

90% interval on Borjas: 17%–45%. Never a lock.

Most likely
Decision 70%
Expected time
12:48
P(over 2.5)
74%
Grappling share
20%

Briefing

Gregory Rodrigues is the model’s side at 71% because of striking skill (distance & pocket), with Kevin Borjas live if the fight is forced into power puncher.

Kevin Borjas (power puncher, pressure boxer) against Gregory Rodrigues (power puncher, pressure boxer, opportunistic) is a UFC flyweight matchup in —. The independent model puts Rodrigues around 71% — a medium confidence number, not a betting line. The largest factor from 50/50 is striking skill (distance & pocket): Borjas striking rating 1442 vs Rodrigues 1740. Weighted by estimated standing time (80%).

Where this is fought matters. Estimated grappling share is 20%. Borjas lands 4.8 significant strikes per minute at 48% accuracy with a 0.6 takedown average; Rodrigues is at 5.2 / 51% / 1.6. Takedown defense sits at 58% versus 61%. Reach is 68" against 75" — counted only if the longer fighter actually lives at range.

Borjas's primary path: One clean counter or lead hook as Rodrigues enters. Power is the shortcut; it is not a plan by itself. 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 Borjas enters. Power is the shortcut; it is not a plan by itself. Failure mode: The chin has been a problem. One pocket exchange can end the math.

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Written from the independent projection. Betting lines are not inputs. Stats as of 19 Aug 2026.

Borjas — paths

  1. One clean counter or lead hook as Rodrigues enters. Power is the shortcut; it is not a plan by itself.
  2. Win the minute-to-minute with volume. Judges in this matchup will see the fighter who walks the other one down.

Failure modes

  • The chin has been a problem. One pocket exchange can end the math.

Rodrigues — paths

  1. One clean counter or lead hook as Borjas enters. Power is the shortcut; it is not a plan by itself.
  2. Win the minute-to-minute with volume. Judges in this matchup will see the fighter who walks the other one down.

Failure modes

  • The chin has been a problem. One pocket exchange can end the math.

Swing variables

    What moved it from 50/50

    • Striking skill (distance & pocket)Rodrigues −0.70

      Borjas striking rating 1442 vs Rodrigues 1740. Weighted by estimated standing time (80%).

    • Power vs durabilityRodrigues −0.11

      Borjas has been hurt at a rate that matters against Rodrigues's power.

    • Age / athletic windowBorjas +0.09

      Borjas 28 vs Rodrigues 34. Peak assumed ~30; decline prior is gentle and never treated as destiny.

    • Recency and opponent-adjusted formRodrigues −0.07

      Last-5 opponent-adjusted form: Borjas -0.30 vs Rodrigues +0.02. Single-fight noise is deliberately underweighted.

    • Grappling / controlRodrigues −0.05

      Takedown threat Borjas 0.29 vs Rodrigues 0.82 per 15. Estimated grappling share 20%.

    • Finishing threat vs durabilityRodrigues −0.02

      Who is more likely to be hurt, and who has actually finished people of this quality.

    Attribute radar

    Borjas · Rodrigues

    Side-by-side

    Borjas: power puncher · pressure boxer — Rodrigues: power puncher · pressure boxer · opportunistic

    BorjasRodrigues
    Record11-516-6
    Age (fight night)2834
    Height5'6"6'2"
    Reach68"75"
    StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
    SLpM4.85.2
    SApM4.14.1
    Str. acc.48%51%
    Str. def.52%49%
    KD / 150.700.92
    TD avg0.61.6
    TD acc.36%38%
    TD def.58%61%
    Sub avg0.30.3
    Control / 152.0m1.8m
    Late-round diff0.00-0.08
    Layoff112d126d
    Datadeepdeep

    Borjas range mix

    • Distance
      72%
    • Clinch
      14%
    • Ground
      14%
    • Head
      65%
    • Body
      22%
    • Leg
      13%

    Rodrigues range mix

    • Distance
      72%
    • Clinch
      12%
    • Ground
      16%
    • Head
      64%
    • Body
      20%
    • Leg
      16%

    Method of victory

    • Borjas KO/TKO
      7%
    • Borjas SUB
      1%
    • Borjas DEC
      21%
    • Rodrigues KO/TKO
      17%
    • Rodrigues SUB
      6%
    • Rodrigues DEC
      49%
    How the model works