WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Cathal Pendred
17-5-1
Age
35
Height
6'1"
Weight
169 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
12:12
Gym
SBG
Wins By
6 KO · 1 Sub · 10 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 3
Last 5
LWWWL
Finish Rate
41%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
TB
vs Tom Breese
UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:37
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:37
WIN
SS
vs Sean Spencer
UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GU
vs Gasan Umalatov
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MK
vs Mike King
UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:33
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:33
LOSS
JH
vs John Howard
UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· 2015-07-11
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AM
vs Augusto Montano
UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· 2015-06-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
2.46 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Cathal 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
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
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (16/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 83% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc78%
Clinch
78% acc22%
Ground
50% acc1%
Striking Differential-0.52/min
2.49 landed/min3.01 absorbed/min
2.49
Landed/Min
3.01
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed182
Sig. Strikes Attempted407
Key Insights
Cathal is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (49%).
Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 41% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 3.3 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
24%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
83%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
24%(est)
Landed
12
Defended
39
Total
51
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.46
TD / 15min
0.41
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
51
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
24
Landed
102
Attempted
24%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
50%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.46/15min.
Elite TD defense (83%).
Lower TD accuracy (24%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
364
3.08
Ratio
Absorbed
118
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.7
High
Strikes/Min
3.3
Standing %
78%
R3 vs R1 Output
108%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.08x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (35.7) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
1:11
R2 Control
1:25
R3 Control
0:36
R1 to Final
+39%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.9pp
Body
-10.0pp
Leg
+6.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights