UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2
Jacksonville, USA
24 Apr 2021
Middleweight
VS
23%
Roberson
77%
Allen
Win Probability
Submission
Round 1 · 4:55
KR
Karl Roberson
"Baby K"
96
6'1"74" reachSouthpaw35 yrs4-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 19
Brendan
Brendan Allen
"All In"
267
Well-Rounded2-fight win streak30 yrsOrthodox75" reach6'2"
CFR 62

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Allen

Allen 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 43 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

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

Risk flags

Roberson's chin rating of 8 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Allen has a chin rating of 52 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Roberson
Allen
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
6'1"
Height
+6'2"
74"
Reach
+75"
35
Age
+30
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Roberson
Allen
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
18.7
61.8
38.3
Performance Avg
56.8
37
Quality of Victory
43
25
Momentum Score
88
Roberson
Allen
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.3
1.3
55%
Strike Accuracy
53%
0.8
Striking Style Score (/10)
3.0
0 KOs
KO Finishes
2 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
5
Head
4
0
Body
1
1
Leg
4
RangeRange
6Distance9
0Clinch0
0Ground0
Roberson
Allen
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
0.2
Sub Attempts / fight
0.4
5.2
Grappling Style Score (/10)
4.9
3.6
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
3.4
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Roberson
Allen
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
8
52
2 consec. KOs
Verdict
KO risk
2
KO/TKO Losses
2
4
Sub Losses
0
Avg R2.5 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R2.0 stoppage
Most recent fight
Last KO loss
12 fights ago
Strikes absorbed / min
10/15 fights
Chin rating based on
19/33 fights
Roberson
Allen
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
25
88
4-fight 📉 slide
Current form
2-fight 🔥 win streak
L · KO · R3
L · KO · R2
L · Sub · R1
L · Sub · R1
W · Sub · R3
Last 5
Upcoming
W · KO · R4
W · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
Roberson
Allen
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
50%
64%
0
KO / TKO Wins
2
2
Submission Wins
7
2
Decision Wins
5

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Roberson
Allen
Striking0.8 / 3.0Volume4.8 / 4.4Grappling5.2 / 4.9Wrestling3.6 / 3.4Submission5.0 / 5.0Pressure4.7 / 6.8
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
0.8
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
3.0
5.2
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
4.9
3.6
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
3.4
5.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
5.0
4.7
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
6.8
4.8
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
4.4
Roberson
Strike Zones
Allen
Roberson
Attacking
5HEAD0BODY1LEGS6 landed
Absorbing
4HEAD1BODY4LEGS9 absorbed
Allen
Attacking
4HEAD1BODY4LEGS9 landed
Absorbing
5HEAD0BODY1LEGS6 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Roberson targets the head (83% of attacks) — Allen absorbs 83% of strikes there
🎯Allen targets the head (44% of attacks) — Roberson absorbs 44% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Roberson
RND
Allen
0/0R00/0

Roberson · QOF Timeline

Avg: 3.8
0105.0W1.5L4.5W1.9L4.5W6.5W2.3L2.8L3.7L5.3L2017-112019-012020-062022-07
WinLossTrend

Allen · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.5
0105.8W5.0W5.1W3.9L5.0W5.5W3.5L5.2W5.5W5.0W6.4W6.3W6.0W5.2W6.9L6.9L5.3W6.4W2019-102021-072023-022025-022025-10
WinLossTrend

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KO/TKO
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L · Sub · R1
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Submission
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L · Sub · R1
Marvin VettoriRating 2.3
Submission
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Submission
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Allen · Last 5

Upcoming
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KO/TKO
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Decision
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L · Dec · R3
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Decision
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