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Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Cody Donovan

Cody Donovan

8-5
Age
42
Height
6'3"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
04:30
Gym
Wins By
4 KO · 3 Sub · 1 Dec
Losses By
Wins by Rd
R1 1
Last 4
LLLW
Finish Rate
88%
Bonuses
Style
Location
United States

Fight History

LOSS
NK
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:57
LOSS
OS
vs Ovince Saint Preux
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R1 2:07
LOSS
GV
vs Gian Villante
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· 2013-11-16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:22
WIN
NP
vs Nick Penner
UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson· 2013-05-18
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:35
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.6/min
Grappling
1.67 TD
Defense
46%
⚖️Cody 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
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#1
1
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

⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.
💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.7) and Strikes/Min (5.6).
⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (29/100). Opponents exploit this.
🔥
Finisher: 88% of wins end in finish (4 KO + 3 subs).

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
46%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc58%
Clinch
81% acc36%
Ground
52% acc6%
Striking Differential+0.17/min
5.61 landed/min5.44 absorbed/min
5.61
Landed/Min
5.44
Absorbed/Min
1.67
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed101
Sig. Strikes Attempted171

Key Insights

Cody incorporates heavy clinch work (36%).

Effective body attack (34%).

High KD rate (1.67/fight).

Clinch active: 36% of output in the clinch (81% accuracy).

High pace fighter: 5.4 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
29%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
29%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
5
Total
7
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.67
TD / 15min
1.67
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
7
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
14
Attempted
29%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.67/15min.

TD defense at 0% could be a vulnerability.

Active submission threat (1.67/15min).

Lower TD accuracy (29%).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
202
1.03
Ratio
Absorbed
196
Chin Rating
Average
KD Exchange
4/4
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.6
High
Strikes/Min
5.4
Standing %
84%

Key Insights

⚙️ High engagement score (35.6) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 4 fights
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
--
Body
--
Leg
--
Range Preference Evolution

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3033
Championship
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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