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Oezdemir and Cormier met in a five-round light heavyweight title fight at UFC 220 on Saturday, January 20. Oezdemir is 21-8 overall and 3-0 in the UFC. Cormier is 22-3 and 8-1 (1 NC). Oezdemir has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Cormier has 8 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Cormier gives up three inches of reach. Cormier won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 2:00.
| Stat | Oezdemir | Cormier |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'2" | — |
| Reach | 75" | 72" |
| Age | 28 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-0 | 8-1 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 1.1 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 0.7 | 2.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 65% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 52% | 53% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 40% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 75% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 44% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 56% |
| Average Fight Time | 5:23 | 14:36 |