WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Dan Hardy
25-10
Age
41
Height
6'0"
Weight
169 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
12:22
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 4
Last 5
LWWLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Fight History
LOSS
AJ
vs Anthony Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Amir Sadollah
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DL
vs Duane Ludwig
UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· 2012-05-26
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:51
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:51
LOSS
CC
vs Carlos Condit
UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· 2010-10-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:27
LOSS
GS
vs Georges St-Pierre
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· 2010-03-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MS
vs Mike Swick
UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· 2009-11-14
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MD
vs Marcus Davis
UFC 99: The Comeback· 2009-06-13
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Rory Markham
UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· 2009-02-21
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:09
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:09
WIN
AG
vs Akihiro Gono
UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· 2008-10-18
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
CL
vs Chris Lytle
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R3 4:16
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R3 4:16
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
0.73 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Dan 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 (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
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 (2x, 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: Sub/15min is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (51%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (74% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
28% acc66%
Clinch
50% acc23%
Ground
67% acc12%
Striking Differential-0.98/min
2.46 landed/min3.44 absorbed/min
2.46
Landed/Min
3.44
Absorbed/Min
0.36
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed304
Sig. Strikes Attempted860
Key Insights
Uses leg kicks strategically (20%).
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
35%(est)
Landed
6
Defended
11
Total
17
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.73
TD / 15min
0.36
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
17
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
34
Attempted
35%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
33%
R3
33%
Key Insights
TD defense at 35% could be a vulnerability.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
608
0.78
Ratio
Absorbed
776
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
23.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
85%
R3 vs R1 Output
74%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.78x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (23.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:31
R2 Control
1:05
R3 Control
0:57
R1 to Final
-20%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+18.5pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+5.9pp
Body
-7.0pp
Leg
+1.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+18.5pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
12.6
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
1.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
8%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights