Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Clint Hester
11-6
Age
36
Height
6'2"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
77"
Avg Fight Time
10:33
Gym
X3 Sports- Atlanta, GA
Wins By
8 KO · 0 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 3
Last 5
WLWLL
Finish Rate
73%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Hattiesburg, United States
Fight History
WIN
AB
vs Antonio Braga Neto
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RW
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 2:43
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 2:43
WIN
DA
vs Dylan Andrews
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Shoulder Injury
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageShoulder Injury·R2 5:00
LOSS
MR
vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· 2016-04-23
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R1 4:35
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R1 4:35
LOSS
VM
vs Vitor Miranda
UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· 2015-08-01
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Side Control
R2 2:38
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Side Control·R2 2:38
WIN
AE
vs Andy Enz
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· 2014-02-01
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BM
vs Bristol Marunde
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head At Distance
R3 3:53
KO/TKOElbow to Head At Distance·R3 3:53
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
1.02 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Clint 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
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Elbow to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Shoulder Injury
#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: Elbow to Head At Distance (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: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (146% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc77%
Clinch
64% acc9%
Ground
74% acc14%
Striking Differential-0.08/min
3.36 landed/min3.44 absorbed/min
3.36
Landed/Min
3.44
Absorbed/Min
0.61
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed248
Sig. Strikes Attempted579
Key Insights
Clint is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 72% targeting the head.
Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 36% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
36%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
9
Total
14
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.02
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
14
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
28
Attempted
36%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
496
1.35
Ratio
Absorbed
368
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
6/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.5
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.7
Standing %
84%
R3 vs R1 Output
146%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (24.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 146% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:36
R2 Control
0:55
R3 Control
1:04
R1 to Final
+118%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.7pp
Body
+2.6pp
Leg
-14.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-8.4pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3220
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights