UFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto
Sacramento, USA
30 Aug 2014
Lightweight
VS
38%
Medeiros
62%
Jackson
Win Probability
Submission
Round 2 · 1:54
YM
Yancy Medeiros
158
5'10"75" reachOrthodox38 yrs4-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 24
Damon
Damon Jackson
"The Leech"
238
Well-Rounded2-fight slide37 yrsSwitch71" reach5'11"
CFR 41

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Jackson

Jackson holds a meaningful edge at 62% per the CFR ratings — but Medeiros has real paths to victory.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 16 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

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

Risk flags

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

Jackson has a chin rating of 28 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Medeiros
Jackson
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'10"
Height
+5'11"
75"+
Reach
71"
38
Age
+37
Orthodox
Stance
Switch
Medeiros
Jackson
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
24.4
40.5
45.4
Performance Avg
43.0
47
Quality of Victory
38
39
Momentum Score
59
Medeiros
Jackson
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
2.0
1.2
37%
Strike Accuracy
43%
4.2
Striking Style Score (/10)
2.7
2 KOs
KO Finishes
1 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
7
Head
3
2
Body
0
0
Leg
2
RangeRange
9Distance5
0Clinch0
0Ground0
Medeiros
Jackson
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
0.3
Sub Attempts / fight
0.6
4.4
Grappling Style Score (/10)
3.9
3.1
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
2.7
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Medeiros
Jackson
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
14
28
2 consec. KOs
Verdict
KO risk
3
KO/TKO Losses
2
1
Sub Losses
2
Avg R1.3 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.5 stoppage
2 fights ago
Last KO loss
4 fights ago
Strikes absorbed / min
15/23 fights
Chin rating based on
14/31 fights
Medeiros
Jackson
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
39
59
4-fight 📉 slide
Current form
2-fight 📉 slide
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · KO · R2
L · KO · R1
W · KO · R3
Last 5
L · Sub · R1
L · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · KO · R2
Medeiros
Jackson
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
83%
50%
2
KO / TKO Wins
1
3
Submission Wins
2
1
Decision Wins
3

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Medeiros
Jackson
Striking4.2 / 2.7Volume2.2 / 5.0Grappling4.4 / 3.9Wrestling3.1 / 2.7Submission5.0 / 3.3Pressure7.1 / 5.0
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
4.2
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
2.7
4.4
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
3.9
3.1
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
2.7
5.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
3.3
7.1
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
5.0
2.2
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
5.0
Medeiros
Strike Zones
Jackson
Medeiros
Attacking
7HEAD2BODY0LEGS9 landed
Absorbing
3HEAD0BODY2LEGS5 absorbed
Jackson
Attacking
3HEAD0BODY2LEGS5 landed
Absorbing
7HEAD2BODY0LEGS9 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Medeiros targets the head (78% of attacks) — Jackson absorbs 78% of strikes there
🎯Jackson targets the head (60% of attacks) — Medeiros absorbs 60% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Medeiros
RND
Jackson
0/0R00/0

Medeiros · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.3
0104.0L1.9L5.5W5.0W2.8L4.5W5.5L5.2W5.2W5.5W1.5L2.8L6.0L5.5L2013-042015-062017-062020-022021-06
WinLossTrend

Jackson · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.7
0102.8L5.5W3.9L4.5W5.2W4.5W6.0W3.4L6.7L5.4W6.6L1.9L2014-082021-102022-092024-042024-11
WinLossTrend

Medeiros · Last 5

L · Dec · R3
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Decision
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Decision
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L · KO · R2
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KO/TKO
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L · KO · R1
Donald CerroneRating 1.5
KO/TKO
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W · KO · R3
Alex OliveiraRating 5.5
KO/TKO
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L · Sub · R1
Jim MillerRating 1.9
Submission
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L · Dec · R3
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Decision
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Decision
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L · Dec · R3
Billy QuarantilloRating 6.7
Decision
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L · KO · R2
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KO/TKO
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