HeavyweightRETIRED
Brendan Schaub
11-5
Age
40
Height
6'4"
Weight
244 lbs
Reach
78"
Avg Fight Time
07:03
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R3 3
Last 5
LLWWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
TB
vs Travis Browne
UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· 2014-12-06
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 4:50
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:50
LOSS
AA
vs Andrei Arlovski
UFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov· 2014-06-14
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Matt Mitrione
UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· 2013-09-21
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground Technical Submission
R1 4:06
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground Technical Submission·R1 4:06
WIN
LJ
vs Lavar Johnson
UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· 2013-02-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BR
vs Ben Rothwell
UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· 2012-04-21
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:10
LOSS
AR
vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
UFC 134: Silva vs Okami· 2011-08-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:09
WIN
MF
vs Mirko Filipovic
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 3:44
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 3:44
WIN
GG
vs Gabriel Gonzaga
UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· 2010-10-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CT
vs Chris Tuchscherer
UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· 2010-07-03
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:07
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:07
WIN
CG
vs Chase Gormley
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:47
LOSS
RN
vs Roy Nelson
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:45
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:45
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.9/min
Grappling
2.32 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Brendan 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
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
67% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
D'Arce Choke On Ground
Technical Submission
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on D'Arce Choke On Ground Technical Submission (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (16/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
29% acc51%
Clinch
66% acc26%
Ground
69% acc23%
Striking Differential+0.70/min
2.92 landed/min2.22 absorbed/min
2.92
Landed/Min
2.22
Absorbed/Min
0.77
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed227
Sig. Strikes Attempted602
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 84% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Clinch active: 26% of output in the clinch (66% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 23% from ground at 69% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
46%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
73%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
46%(est)
Landed
12
Defended
14
Total
26
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.32
TD / 15min
0.39
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
26
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
24
Landed
52
Attempted
46%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.32/15min.
Solid TD defense at 73%.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 23% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
454
1.69
Ratio
Absorbed
268
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
8/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.2
Standing %
74%
R3 vs R1 Output
90%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.69x) - consistent striking dominance.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
0:50
R2 Control
1:35
R3 Control
2:16
R1 to Final
-11%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+28.6pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-6.6pp
Body
+8.8pp
Leg
-2.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+28.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights