Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Carmelo Marrero
10-2-1
Age
42
Height
6'0"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
10:18
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 4
LLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Douglasville, United States
Fight History
LOSS
RB
vs Ryan Bader
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
WG
vs Wilson Gouveia
UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson· 2007-05-26
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R1 3:06
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R1 3:06
LOSS
GG
vs Gabriel Gonzaga
UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· 2006-12-30
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R1 3:22
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 3:22
WIN
CK
vs Cheick Kongo
UFC 64: Unstoppable· 2006-10-14
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Ground & Pound
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (3.21 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
3.21/15m
TD Accuracy
37%
Clinch %
2%
🤼Relentless takedown pressure at 3.21 per 15 minutes
⚠️Limited striking output (0.8 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.2) and Strike Def% (54%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (54%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (17% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
15% acc33%
Clinch
0% acc0%
Ground
47% acc67%
Striking Differential-1.20/min
0.84 landed/min2.04 absorbed/min
0.84
Landed/Min
2.04
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed43
Sig. Strikes Attempted125
Key Insights
Carmelo is active on the ground (53%).
Effective body attack (35%).
Absorbs more than landing (2.4:1).
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
37%(est)
Landed
11
Defended
19
Total
30
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.21
TD / 15min
0.87
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
30
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
30
Attempted
40%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.21 TD/15min.
TD defense at 36% could be a vulnerability.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 67% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
54
1.23
Ratio
Absorbed
44
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.0
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.4
Standing %
75%
R3 vs R1 Output
17%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 17% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:14
R2 Control
2:03
R3 Control
0:31
R1 to Final
-70%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+56.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-6.7pp
Body
-50.0pp
Leg
+56.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-85.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights