UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2
Anaheim, USA
29 Jul 2017
Lightweight
VS
19%
Burkman
81%
Dober
Win Probability
KO/TKO
Round 1 · 3:04
JB
Joshua Burkman
"The People's Warrior"
2816
5'10"72" reachOrthodox46 yrs5-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 14
Drew
Drew Dober
2915
Knockout Artist2-fight win streak37 yrsSouthpaw70" reach5'8"
CFR 60

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Dober

Dober is a strong favourite at 81% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 46 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Dober has beaten significantly higher-quality opposition — a QoV edge of 15 points.

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

Risk flags

Burkman's chin rating of 0 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Dober has a chin rating of 0 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Burkman
Dober
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'10"+
Height
5'8"
72"+
Reach
70"
46
Age
+37
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Burkman
Dober
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
14.3
59.9
34.7
Performance Avg
53.2
36
Quality of Victory
50
80
Momentum Score
100
Burkman
Dober
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
0.9
1.9
43%
Strike Accuracy
43%
2.3
Striking Style Score (/10)
8.5
1 KOs
KO Finishes
11 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
4
Head
5
4
Body
4
3
Leg
6
RangeRange
7Distance9
4Clinch5
0Ground1
Burkman
Dober
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
Sub Attempts / fight
0.1
2.9
Grappling Style Score (/10)
1.0
2.0
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
0.7
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Burkman
Dober
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
0
0
KO risk
Verdict
KO risk
2
KO/TKO Losses
2
5
Sub Losses
4
Avg R2.0 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.0 stoppage
1 fight ago
Last KO loss
2 fights ago
Strikes absorbed / min
19/44 fights
Chin rating based on
27/44 fights
Burkman
Dober
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
80
100
5-fight 📉 slide
Current form
2-fight 🔥 win streak
L · Sub · R1
L · KO · R1
L · Sub · R1
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
Last 5
W · KO · R2
W · KO · R3
L · KO · R1
L · R3
L · Dec · R3
Burkman
Dober
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
33%
80%
1
KO / TKO Wins
11
1
Submission Wins
1
4
Decision Wins
3

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Burkman
Dober
Striking2.3 / 8.5Volume6.0 / 2.8Grappling2.9 / 1.0Wrestling2.0 / 0.7Submission1.7 / 0.7Pressure3.3 / 7.3
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
2.3
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
8.5
2.9
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
1.0
2.0
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
0.7
1.7
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.7
3.3
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
7.3
6.0
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
2.8
Burkman
Strike Zones
Dober
Burkman
Attacking
4HEAD4BODY3LEGS11 landed
Absorbing
5HEAD4BODY6LEGS15 absorbed
Dober
Attacking
5HEAD4BODY6LEGS15 landed
Absorbing
4HEAD4BODY3LEGS11 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Burkman targets the head (36% of attacks) — Dober absorbs 36% of strikes there
🎯Dober targets the legs (40% of attacks) — Burkman absorbs 40% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Burkman
RND
Dober
0/0R00/0
0/0R10/0

Burkman · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.2
0105.0W5.0W2.8L4.5W4.5W5.5L4.5W5.5L2.8L5.5L4.0L4.0L4.5W5.5L5.5L1.5L2.7L1.5L2005-112007-052015-052017-032018-02
WinLossTrend

Dober · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.9
0105.5L5.5L5.0W1.5L4.5W5.0W2.8L5.0W4.5W4.5W3.7L5.0W5.7W6.1W6.0L5.5L6.5W5.5W6.0W1.7L5.1W6.3L7.1L3.6L5.5W5.3W2013-112017-072021-032024-022026-03
WinLossTrend

Burkman · Last 5

L · Sub · R1
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Submission
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L · KO · R1
Drew DoberRating 2.7
KO/TKO
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L · Sub · R1
Michel PrazeresRating 1.5
Submission
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L · Dec · R3
Zak OttowRating 5.5
Decision
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L · Dec · R3
Paul FelderRating 5.5
Decision
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Dober · Last 5

W · KO · R2
Michael JohnsonRating 5.3
KO/TKO
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W · KO · R3
Kyle PrepolecRating 5.5
KO/TKO
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L · KO · R1
Manuel TorresRating 3.6
KO/TKO
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L · R3
Jean SilvaRating 7.1
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L · Dec · R3
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Decision
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