FeatherweightACTIVE
Alex Caceres
21-15
Age
35
Height
5'10"
Weight
1588 lbs
Reach
73.5"
Avg Fight Time
12:02
Gym
MMA LAB - Glendale, AZ
Wins By
4 KO · 7 Sub · 10 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 3R3 11
Last 5
LLWWL
Finish Rate
52%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
FR
vs Francisco Rivera
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 0:21
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 0:21
LOSS
GC
vs Giga Chikadze
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DP
vs Daniel Pineda
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Julian Erosa
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 3:04
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 3:04
LOSS
SY
vs Sodiq Yusuff
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SC
vs SeungWoo Choi
UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:31
WIN
KC
vs Kevin Croom
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Austin Springer
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:38
LOSS
MK
vs Masanori Kanehara
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SP
vs Steven Peterson
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KG
vs Kron Gracie
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:06
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:06
LOSS
WG
vs Wang Guan
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RD
vs Rolando Dy
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Eye Injury
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye Injury·R2 5:00
LOSS
MS
vs Mackens Semerzier
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:18
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:18
LOSS
YR
vs Yair Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Caceres· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
SW
vs Sean Woodson
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CH
vs Chase Hooper
UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CM
vs Cole Miller
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
UF
vs Urijah Faber
UFC 175: Weidman vs Machida· 2014-07-05
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:09
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:09
WIN
RD
vs Roland Delorme
UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· 2013-09-21
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
NC
KH
vs Kyung Ho Kang
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· 2013-03-02
Overturned
R3 5:00
Overturned·R3 5:00
WIN
DP
vs Damacio Page
UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· 2013-03-02
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 1:27
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 1:27
LOSS
EF
vs Edwin Figueroa
UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· 2012-02-04
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JK
vs Jason Knight
UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:21
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:21
WIN
MF
vs Masio Fullen
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Martin Bravo
The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
SP
vs Sergio Pettis
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:39
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:39
WIN
MT
vs Motonobu Tezuka
UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CE
vs Cole Escovedo
UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JH
vs Jimy Hettes
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:12
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:12
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.2/min
Grappling
0.54 TD
Defense
63%
⚖️Alex adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 50% striking and 68% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
22 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
64%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
45%
Triangles
27%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
32%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (64%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (119%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 246% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Eye Injury
#11
50% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#13
75% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#21
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Eye Injury (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (68%) and Strike Def% (63%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (63%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (147% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc86%
Clinch
73% acc8%
Ground
69% acc6%
Striking Differential+1.12/min
4.21 landed/min3.09 absorbed/min
4.21
Landed/Min
3.09
Absorbed/Min
0.21
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1519
Sig. Strikes Attempted3040
Key Insights
Alex is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Effective body attack (25%).
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 86% of output at range with 48% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
68%
Elite
0%100%
TD Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
47%
Landed
9
Defended
10
Total
19
0.54
TD / 15min
0.67
Sub / 15min
9
TD Landed
19
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
38
Attempted
68%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
16 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
38%
R2
38%
R3
25%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 65%.
7 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (68%).
Clinch TD specialist: 68% accuracy from clinch.
Prolific submission hunter: 16 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
3,030
1.66
Ratio
Absorbed
1,822
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
10/8
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.7
Standing %
89%
R3 vs R1 Output
147%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.66x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 147% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 30 fights
R1 Control
0:36
R2 Control
0:24
R3 Control
0:47
R1 to Final
+58%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+7.3pp
Body
+0.5pp
Leg
-7.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.4pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
18.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
91%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2890
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights