Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Cameron Saaiman
9-3
Age
24
Height
5'8"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
67"
Avg Fight Time
09:39
Gym
—
UFC Record
3-3(6 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 2
Last 5
LLLWW
Finish Rate
78%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Last Fight2025-04-26
MW
L - Malcolm Wellmaker
KO/TKOR1 1:59
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Ethyn EwingKO/TKOR1 2:37· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
MW
vs Malcolm Wellmaker
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:59
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:59
LOSS
PT
vs Payton Talbott
UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 0:21
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:21
LOSS
CR
vs Christian Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TM
vs Terrence Mitchell
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 3:10
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 3:10
WIN
MM
vs Mana Martinez
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane· 2023-03-04
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
SK
vs Steven Koslow
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev· 2022-12-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 4:13
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 4:13
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Flashy Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.3/min
Grappling
0.89 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Cameron adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+68% vs div avg
69%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Spinning
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
38%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
38%
⭐Other
Damage Events
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (69%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (131%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 253% 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
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
#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: Punches to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.3) and Strike Def% (52%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (20/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 1 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (158% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
Division Rank#21 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#33 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc70%
Clinch
61% acc8%
Ground
74% acc22%
Striking Differential+1.16/min
5.30 landed/min4.14 absorbed/min
5.30
Landed/Min
4.14
Absorbed/Min
0.44
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed358
Sig. Strikes Attempted764
Key Insights
Cameron is a distance-first striker, with 74% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (27%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 70% of output at range with 37% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 22% from ground at 74% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 6.2 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
29%
Low
Division Rank#34 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
47%
Average
Division Rank#42 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
29%(est)
Landed
4
Defended
10
Total
14
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.89
TD / 15min
0.67
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
14
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
28
Attempted
29%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
50%
R3
0%
Key Insights
TD defense at 47% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (29%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 22% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
716
1.97
Ratio
Absorbed
364
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
4/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
37.3
High
Strikes/Min
6.2
Standing %
79%
R3 vs R1 Output
158%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.97x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (37.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 158% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:45
R2 Control
1:09
R3 Control
1:32
R1 to Final
+73%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+24.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+24.6pp
Body
-10.4pp
Leg
-14.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+17.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#13
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#33
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#21
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#33
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#21
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#35
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#14
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#21
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2822
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights