BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Cole Escovedo
17-9
Age
41
Height
5'8"
Weight
134 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
08:55
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 3
LLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
TM
vs Takeya Mizugaki
UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage· 2011-09-24
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 4:30
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 4:30
LOSS
RB
vs Renan Barao
UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill· 2011-05-28
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AC
vs Alex Caceres
UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos
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
1.8/min
Grappling
0.43 TD
Defense
49%
⚖️Cole 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
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
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.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (313% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
49%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc81%
Clinch
26% acc18%
Ground
50% acc1%
Striking Differential-2.55/min
1.77 landed/min4.32 absorbed/min
1.77
Landed/Min
4.32
Absorbed/Min
0.22
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed123
Sig. Strikes Attempted283
Key Insights
Cole is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Effective body attack (37%).
Absorbs more than landing (2.4:1).
Distance-dominant: 81% of output at range with 48% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
13%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
4
Total
6
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.43
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
6
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
10
Attempted
40%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.43/15min).
TD defense at 13% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
164
0.55
Ratio
Absorbed
296
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
17.4
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.7
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
313%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.55x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (17.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 313% of R1.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:13
R2 Control
0:04
R3 Control
0:58
R1 to Final
+34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+12.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-7.3pp
Body
-5.6pp
Leg
+12.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+4.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights