Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Chad Anheliger
13-8
Age
38
Height
5'6"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
64.5"
Avg Fight Time
14:44
Gym
Champions Creed MMA
UFC Record
2-3(5 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
77%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Kelowna, Canada
Last Fight2024-11-02
CG
L - Cody Gibson
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - AoriqilengKO/TKOR1 0:21· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
CG
vs Cody Gibson
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CG
vs Charalampos Grigoriou
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JJ
vs Jose Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:49
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:49
WIN
JS
vs Jesse Strader
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 3:33
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 3:33
LOSS
A
vs Alatengheili
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.1/min
Grappling
0.68 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Chad adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+79% vs div avg
80%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
47%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
40%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
27%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Knees) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (133%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 267% 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
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% 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/15min is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 77% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 3 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (216% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
Division Rank#24 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
Division Rank#28 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc76%
Clinch
68% acc13%
Ground
76% acc11%
Striking Differential+0.35/min
3.11 landed/min2.76 absorbed/min
3.11
Landed/Min
2.76
Absorbed/Min
0.51
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed275
Sig. Strikes Attempted596
Key Insights
Chad is a distance-first striker, with 72% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 6.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
31%
Low
Division Rank#31 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#47 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
31%(est)
Landed
4
Defended
9
Total
13
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.68
TD / 15min
0.51
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
13
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
26
Attempted
31%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
TD defense at 38% could be a vulnerability.
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (31%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
550
1.53
Ratio
Absorbed
360
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
31.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.3
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
216%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.53x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (31.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 216% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:34
R2 Control
0:40
R3 Control
0:36
R1 to Final
+116%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+16.9pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.4pp
Body
-1.1pp
Leg
-5.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+16.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#41
of 52
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#8
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#24
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#28
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#17
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#39
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#20
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#28
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2736
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights