LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Cristiano Marcello
13-6
Age
45
Height
5'9"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
13:35
Gym
—
Wins By
2 KO · 9 Sub · 2 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 4
LLWL
Finish Rate
85%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fight History
LOSS
JP
vs Joe Proctor
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KT
vs Kazuki Tokudome
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Reza Madadi
UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· 2012-10-13
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
SS
vs Sam Sicilia
The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 2:53
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 2:53
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.6/min
Grappling
0.44 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Cristiano 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: TD/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 85% of wins end in finish (2 KO + 9 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (193% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc89%
Clinch
50% acc10%
Ground
38% acc1%
Striking Differential-1.05/min
2.56 landed/min3.61 absorbed/min
2.56
Landed/Min
3.61
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed174
Sig. Strikes Attempted524
Key Insights
Cristiano is a distance-first striker, with 88% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Distance-dominant: 89% of output at range with 31% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
12%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
20%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
12%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
15
Total
17
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.44
TD / 15min
0.88
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
17
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
34
Attempted
12%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.44/15min).
TD defense at 20% could be a vulnerability.
9 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (12%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
348
1.21
Ratio
Absorbed
288
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.1
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
193%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 193% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:42
R2 Control
0:18
R3 Control
0:08
R1 to Final
+84%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.7pp
Body
-7.9pp
Leg
+1.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.8pp
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