Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Carlos Vera
12-4
1 Win Streak
Age
37
Height
5'6"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
09:08
Gym
—
UFC Record
1-1(2 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1
Last 2
WL
Finish Rate
58%
Bonuses
1
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Manta, Manabi, Ecuador
Last Fight2025-03-15
JM
W - Josias Musasa
SubmissionR1 3:16
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
L - Colby ThicknesseDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
JM
vs Josias Musasa
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:16
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:16
LOSS
RN
vs Rinya Nakamura
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Back-Taker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.5/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Carlos adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
4 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+99% vs div avg
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Triangles
75%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Rear Naked Choke
50%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
25%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
0%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (100%). 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 (175%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% 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
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.6) and Strike Acc% (57%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (67% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#1 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#36 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc79%
Clinch
50% acc4%
Ground
58% acc18%
Striking Differential-1.26/min
1.53 landed/min2.79 absorbed/min
1.53
Landed/Min
2.79
Absorbed/Min
0.82
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed28
Sig. Strikes Attempted49
Key Insights
Carlos is a distance-first striker, with 79% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (50%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.8:1).
Distance-dominant: 79% of output at range with 50% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 58% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
25%
Low
Division Rank#50 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
2
Total
2
0.00
TD / 15min
1.64
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
4
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
TD defense at 25% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.64/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
56
0.55
Ratio
Absorbed
102
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
20.9
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.7
Standing %
99%
R3 vs R1 Output
67%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.55x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (20.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 67% of R1 pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
0:07
R2 Control
--
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-64%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+18.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+18.2pp
Body
-13.6pp
Leg
-4.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#51
of 52
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#9
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#1
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#36
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#7
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#47
of 52
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#2
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#50
of 52
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2583
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights