Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Andre Gusmao
5-2
Age
46
Height
6'2"
Weight
206 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
09:09
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 2
LL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Brazil
Fight History
LOSS
KS
vs Krzysztof Soszynski
UFC 98: Evans vs Machida· 2009-05-23
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:17
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:17
LOSS
JJ
vs Jon Jones
UFC 87: Seek And Destroy· 2008-08-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.8/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Andre adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (61%) and Strike Acc% (44%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (35% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc63%
Clinch
48% acc37%
Ground
0%
Striking Differential-0.49/min
2.79 landed/min3.28 absorbed/min
2.79
Landed/Min
3.28
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed51
Sig. Strikes Attempted117
Key Insights
Andre incorporates heavy clinch work (37%).
Effective body attack (37%).
Clinch active: 37% of output in the clinch (48% accuracy).
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
1
Total
1
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
2
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
102
0.85
Ratio
Absorbed
120
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
18.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.2
Standing %
91%
R3 vs R1 Output
35%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.85x) - absorbs more than deals.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (18.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 35% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
0:21
R2 Control
0:44
R3 Control
0:25
R1 to Final
-65%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+29.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+29.4pp
Body
-33.3pp
Leg
+3.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights