Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Cesar Almeida
7-1
Age
36
Height
6'1"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
11:18
Gym
—
UFC Record
3-2(5 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 1
Last 5
WLWWL
Finish Rate
71%
Bonuses
2
Style
Striker
Location
Brazil
Last Fight2025-12-13
CO
L - Cezary Oleksiejczuk
KO/TKOR1 4:16
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Cesar AlmeidaDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
AR
vs Abdul Razak Alhassan
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:16
LOSS
CO
vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DB
vs Dylan Budka
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head In Clinch
R2 2:13
KO/TKOElbows to Head In Clinch·R2 2:13
WIN
IP
vs Ihor Potieria
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RK
vs Roman Kopylov
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier· 2024-06-01
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.2/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
48%
⚖️Cesar adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
12 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Head Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+66% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
50%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
42%
⭐Other
Guillotines
33%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (67%). 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 (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 284% 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)
Elbows to Head In Clinch
#11
50% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#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: Elbows to Head In Clinch (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.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (58% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#12 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
48%
Average
Division Rank#34 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
57% acc72%
Clinch
98% acc17%
Ground
44% acc11%
Striking Differential+1.84/min
4.16 landed/min2.32 absorbed/min
4.16
Landed/Min
2.32
Absorbed/Min
0.27
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed235
Sig. Strikes Attempted401
Key Insights
Cesar is active on the ground (27%).
Effective body attack (31%).
Favorable output (1.8:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 72% of output at range with 57% accuracy.
Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#32 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
2
Total
2
0.00
TD / 15min
0.27
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
4
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
470
2.28
Ratio
Absorbed
206
Chin Rating
VulnerableKD Exchange
2/4
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.4
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
58%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.28x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 58% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:01
R2 Control
0:44
R3 Control
0:01
R1 to Final
-32%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+36.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+36.9pp
Body
-0.7pp
Leg
-36.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+3.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#22
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#6
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#12
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#34
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#27
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#43
of 46
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#29
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#5
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2870
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights