UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2
Anaheim, USA
29 Jul 2017
Light Heavyweight
VS
23%
Manuwa
77%
Oezdemir
Win Probability
KO/TKO
Round 1 · 0:42
JM
Jimi Manuwa
"Poster Boy"
17 – 6
6'1"79" reachOrthodox46 yrs4-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 15
Volkan
Volkan Oezdemir
"No Time"
21 – 8
Striker36 yrsOrthodox75" reach6'2"
CFR 51

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Oezdemir

Oezdemir is a strong favourite at 77% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 36 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

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

Risk flags

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

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

Manuwa
Oezdemir
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
6'1"
Height
+6'2"
79"+
Reach
75"
46
Age
+36
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Manuwa
Oezdemir
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
15.1
50.6
45.2
Performance Avg
50.8
42
Quality of Victory
47
53
Momentum Score
52
Manuwa
Oezdemir
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.4
2.0
53%
Strike Accuracy
48%
6.0
Striking Style Score (/10)
6.7
3 KOs
KO Finishes
5 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
0
Head
10
1
Body
1
1
Leg
1
RangeRange
0Distance3
2Clinch8
0Ground1
Manuwa
Oezdemir
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
0.4
/ 10
1.7
/ 10
0.3
Wrestling Style (/10)
1.2
0.0
Submission Style (/10)
1.1
0
Submission wins
1
Per-fight takedown stats will populate after live card results are scraped
Manuwa
Oezdemir
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
0
36
2 consec. KOs
Verdict
KO risk
5
KO/TKO Losses
2
0
Sub Losses
1
Avg R1.6 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R2.0 stoppage
Most recent fight
Last KO loss
7 fights ago
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
12/23 fights
Chin rating based on
16/29 fights
Manuwa
Oezdemir
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
53
52
4-fight 📉 slide
Current form
L · KO · R1
L · KO · R2
L · Dec · R3
L · KO · R1
W · KO · R1
Last 5
W · KO · R1
L · Dec · R3
W · KO · R1
W · Sub · R1
L · Dec · R3
Manuwa
Oezdemir
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
50%
67%
3
KO / TKO Wins
5
0
Submission Wins
1
3
Decision Wins
3

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Manuwa
Oezdemir
Striking6.0 / 6.7Volume2.3 / 3.8Grappling0.4 / 1.7Wrestling0.3 / 1.2Submission0.0 / 1.1Pressure5.0 / 6.3
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
6.0
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
6.7
0.4
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
1.7
0.3
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
1.2
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
1.1
5.0
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
6.3
2.3
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
3.8
Manuwa
Strike Zones
Oezdemir
Manuwa
Attacking
0HEAD1BODY1LEGS2 landed
Absorbing
10HEAD1BODY1LEGS12 absorbed
Oezdemir
Attacking
10HEAD1BODY1LEGS12 landed
Absorbing
0HEAD1BODY1LEGS2 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Manuwa targets the body (50% of attacks) — Oezdemir absorbs 50% of strikes there
🎯Oezdemir targets the head (83% of attacks) — Manuwa absorbs 83% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Manuwa
RND
Oezdemir
0/0R00/0

Manuwa · QOF Timeline

Avg: 3.9
0104.2W4.0W5.2W2.1L5.1W2.8L5.8W5.0W2.3L6.1L2.8L1.6L2012-092014-032016-102018-032019-06
WinLossTrend

Oezdemir · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.4
0105.1W5.0W5.0W2.1L3.9L6.5L5.2W4.6W4.4L7.0L5.2W6.7L7.0W5.8W7.4L5.9W2017-022018-102020-072023-092025-11
WinLossTrend

Manuwa · Last 5

L · KO · R1
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KO/TKO
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L · KO · R2
Thiago SantosRating 2.8
KO/TKO
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L · Dec · R3
Jan BlachowiczRating 6.1
Decision
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov · 2018-03
L · KO · R1
Volkan OezdemirRating 2.3
KO/TKO
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 · 2017-07
W · KO · R1
Corey AndersonRating 5
KO/TKO
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson · 2017-03

Oezdemir · Last 5

W · KO · R1
Alonzo MenifieldRating 5.9
KO/TKO
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L · Dec · R3
Carlos UlbergRating 7.4
Decision
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W · KO · R1
Johnny WalkerRating 5.8
KO/TKO
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W · Sub · R1
Bogdan GuskovRating 7
Submission
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L · Dec · R3
Nikita KrylovRating 6.7
Decision
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