WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Brandon Thatch
11-5
Age
37
Height
6'2"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
07:35
Gym
Elevation Fight Team - Denver, CO
Wins By
8 KO · 3 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2
Last 5
LWWLL
Finish Rate
100%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Denver, United States
Fight History
LOSS
BH
vs Benson Henderson
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R4 3:58
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 3:58
WIN
PT
vs Paulo Thiago
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Body At Distance Submission to Strikes
R1 2:10
KO/TKOKnee to Body At Distance Submission to Strikes·R1 2:10
WIN
JE
vs Justin Edwards
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 1:23
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:23
LOSS
NP
vs Niko Price
UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey· 2016-12-30
Submission
Arm Triangle On Ground
R1 4:30
SubmissionArm Triangle On Ground·R1 4:30
LOSS
SB
vs Siyar Bahadurzada
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R3 4:11
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R3 4:11
LOSS
GN
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· 2015-07-11
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:54
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:54
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.7/min
Grappling
1.36 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Brandon 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
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Knee to Body At Distance
Submission to Strikes
#11
50% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Knee to Body At Distance Submission to Strikes (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (67%) and Strike Def% (53%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (27/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 100% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 3 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (53%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (32% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc66%
Clinch
73% acc26%
Ground
73% acc8%
Striking Differential-0.93/min
2.70 landed/min3.63 absorbed/min
2.70
Landed/Min
3.63
Absorbed/Min
1.02
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed119
Sig. Strikes Attempted278
Key Insights
Effective body attack (26%).
High KD rate (1.02/fight).
Clinch active: 26% of output in the clinch (73% accuracy).
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
67%(est)
Landed
4
Defended
2
Total
6
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.36
TD / 15min
0.68
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
6
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
12
Attempted
67%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
3 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (67%).
Clinch TD specialist: 67% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
238
1.24
Ratio
Absorbed
192
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
17.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.9
Standing %
97%
R3 vs R1 Output
32%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (17.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 32% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:12
R2 Control
0:09
R3 Control
0:01
R1 to Final
-61%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-6.1pp
Body
+9.7pp
Leg
-3.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.5pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
11.1
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
8.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
72%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2799
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights