Combat Edge Intelligence

Corey Anderson vs Jimi Manuwa

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Jimi Manuwa

Jimi Manuwa

“Poster Boy”

17-6-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1657Good

Tale of the tape

20-6-0Record17-6-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'3"Height6'0"
79"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
The Kennel Fight ClubTeamKeddles Gym

What's at stake

Corey Anderson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Jimi Manuwa carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Corey AndersonNow 1787
If they win+8→ 1795
If they lose-16→ 1771
Jimi ManuwaNow 1657
If they win+22→ 1679
If they lose-10→ 1647

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1704 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1700 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.43
Sig. strikes / min
3.43
46%
Strike accuracy
54%
2.22
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.97
59%
Strike defense
49%
4.89
Takedown avg.
0.53
50%
Takedown accuracy
19%
83%
Takedown defense
71%
0
Submission avg.
0.36

Trajectory

Corey AndersonJimi Manuwa
1650170017501800201720182019202020212022202320242025

Win method breakdown

9 (45%)
KO/TKO
15 (88%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (6%)
11 (55%)
Decision
1 (6%)

Combat Edge model read

Corey Anderson84%
Jimi Manuwa 16%Elo baseline: 68%

The Combat Edge model makes Corey Anderson a 84% favorite over Jimi Manuwa in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (68%).

Corey Anderson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1787 to 1657, a 130-point edge.

Corey Anderson enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Jimi Manuwa enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Corey Anderson finishes 45% of wins inside the distance, Jimi Manuwa 94%.

Corey Anderson and Jimi Manuwa share 1 common opponent: Jan Błachowicz.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossKO · 2020
Jan Błachowicz
LossDEC · 2018
WinDecision (Unanimous) · 2015