WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Brian Melancon
7-3
Age
41
Height
5'8"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
09:21
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1
Last 2
LW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Houston, United States
Fight History
LOSS
KG
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:26
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:26
WIN
SB
vs Seth Baczynski
UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:59
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:59
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.2/min
Grappling
2.02 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Brian adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 100% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head On Ground (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (100%) and Strike Def% (65%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc65%
Clinch
100% acc3%
Ground
71% acc32%
Striking Differential+0.54/min
4.18 landed/min3.64 absorbed/min
4.18
Landed/Min
3.64
Absorbed/Min
2.02
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed31
Sig. Strikes Attempted63
Key Insights
Brian is active on the ground (32%).
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Strong defense at 65%.
High KD rate (2.02/fight).
Effective ground striker: 32% from ground at 71% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
100%
Elite
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
100%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
0
Total
1
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.02
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
2
Attempted
100%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.02/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
High TD accuracy (100%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 32% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
62
2.21
Ratio
Absorbed
28
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
23.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.9
Standing %
83%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.21x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (23.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
--
Body
--
Leg
--
Range Preference Evolution
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2992
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights