Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Brady Hiestand
9-2
3 Win Streak
Age
25
Height
5'8"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
14:03
Gym
Sik-Jitsu Mixed Martial Arts
UFC Record
3-1(4 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 3
Last 4
WWWL
Finish Rate
78%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
Spokane, United States
Last Fight2024-06-15
GA
W - Garrett Armfield
SubmissionR3 1:52
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
L - Serhiy SideyDecision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
GA
vs Garrett Armfield
UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:52
WIN
BD
vs Batgerel Danaa
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 4:21
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 4:21
WIN
FG
vs Fernie Garcia
UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RT
vs Ricky Turcios
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Back-Taker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.7/min
Grappling
4.80 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Brady adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 51% striking and 46% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
12 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+66% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Rear Naked Choke
42%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
33%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Triangles
33%
Counters
33%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
25%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (67%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Rear Naked Choke) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (109%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 208% 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
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head On Ground (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (4.8) and Strike Acc% (51%).🔥
Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (4 KO + 3 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (114% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
Division Rank#13 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
Division Rank#35 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc84%
Clinch
84% acc9%
Ground
95% acc7%
Striking Differential-1.05/min
2.70 landed/min3.75 absorbed/min
2.70
Landed/Min
3.75
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed152
Sig. Strikes Attempted299
Key Insights
Brady is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 74% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.
High pace fighter: 4.6 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
46%
Average
Division Rank#9 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#45 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
15%
Landed
6
Defended
33
Total
39
4.80
TD / 15min
1.07
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
39
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
36
Landed
78
Attempted
46%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
0%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 4.80 TD/15min.
TD defense at 43% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.07/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
304
0.72
Ratio
Absorbed
422
Chin Rating
VulnerableKD Exchange
0/6
KD Recovery
66.7%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
43.7
High
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
56%
R3 vs R1 Output
114%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.72x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (43.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
2:30
R2 Control
2:07
R3 Control
2:03
R1 to Final
+14%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.4pp
Body
-2.5pp
Leg
+1.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#48
of 52
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#27
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#13
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#35
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#41
of 52
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#3
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#8
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#45
of 52
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2498
ModerateCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights