BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Bryan Caraway
21-10
Age
38
Height
5'8"
Weight
1358 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
11:04
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
Wins By
2 KO · 16 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 2R3 4
Last 5
WWLLW
Finish Rate
86%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Yakima, United States
Fight History
WIN
EP
vs Erik Perez
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:52
WIN
AS
vs Aljamain Sterling
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RA
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Cody Stamann
UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya· 2018-03-03
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JB
vs Johnny Bedford
UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· 2013-04-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R3 4:44
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R3 4:44
LOSS
TM
vs Takeya Mizugaki
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· 2013-03-02
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Mitch Gagnon
UFC 149: Faber vs Barao· 2012-07-21
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:39
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:39
WIN
EW
vs Eddie Wineland
UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
PM
vs Pedro Munhoz
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R1 2:39
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 2:39
WIN
DN
vs Dustin Neace
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:38
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
2.57 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Bryan 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
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#13
75% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#21
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Guillotine Choke On Ground. Keeps opponents guessing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (26/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 86% of wins end in finish (2 KO + 16 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (54%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 81% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (136% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc87%
Clinch
43% acc11%
Ground
79% acc2%
Striking Differential-1.08/min
2.53 landed/min3.61 absorbed/min
2.53
Landed/Min
3.61
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed354
Sig. Strikes Attempted1034
Key Insights
Bryan is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 82% targeting the head.
Distance-dominant: 87% of output at range with 31% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 5.0 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
26%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
81%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%
Landed
19
Defended
75
Total
94
2.57
TD / 15min
0.75
Sub / 15min
19
TD Landed
94
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
19
Landed
89
Attempted
21%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
17%
R2
50%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.57/15min.
Elite TD defense (81%).
16 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (26%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
309
0.98
Ratio
Absorbed
316
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
44.9
High
Strikes/Min
5.0
Standing %
71%
R3 vs R1 Output
136%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.98x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (44.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 136% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
1:17
R2 Control
1:35
R3 Control
1:26
R1 to Final
+30%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+2.4pp
Body
-5.0pp
Leg
+2.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3013
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 1
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights