MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Dan Miller
14-8
Age
41
Height
6'1"
Weight
184 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
10:10
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 3
Last 5
WWWLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
RK
vs Rob Kimmons
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:27
WIN
JR
vs Jake Rosholt
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard
R1 1:03
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard·R1 1:03
WIN
RF
vs Ricardo Funch
UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· 2013-05-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard Position - Mount
R3 3:12
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard Position - Mount·R3 3:12
LOSS
JM
vs Jordan Mein
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· 2013-03-16
KO/TKO
Punches to Body In Clinch
R1 4:42
KO/TKOPunches to Body In Clinch·R1 4:42
LOSS
RP
vs Rousimar Palhares
UFC 134: Silva vs Okami· 2011-08-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JD
vs Joe Doerksen
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs John Salter
UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground
R2 1:53
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R2 1:53
LOSS
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC 114: Rampage vs Evans· 2010-05-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DM
vs Demian Maia
UFC 109: Relentless· 2010-02-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Chael Sonnen
UFC 98: Evans vs Machida· 2009-05-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Matt Horwich
UFC 90: Silva vs Cote· 2008-10-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TS
vs Trevor Smith
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.0/min
Grappling
1.67 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️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
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#41
25% of subs
From Guard
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard
#31
25% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground
#11
25% of subs
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
Position - Mount
#21
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.8) and TD Acc% (55%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (24/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (50%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (89% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
30% acc70%
Clinch
62% acc14%
Ground
69% acc16%
Striking Differential-1.03/min
2.03 landed/min3.06 absorbed/min
2.03
Landed/Min
3.06
Absorbed/Min
0.20
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed309
Sig. Strikes Attempted850
Key Insights
Dan is a distance-first striker, with 70% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.5:1).
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 69% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
47%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
55%(est)
Landed
17
Defended
14
Total
31
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.67
TD / 15min
1.77
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
31
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
30
Landed
58
Attempted
52%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
16 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
63%
R2
31%
R3
6%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.67/15min.
TD defense at 47% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.77/15min).
High TD accuracy (55%).
Prolific submission hunter: 16 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
596
1.02
Ratio
Absorbed
586
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.9
Standing %
82%
R3 vs R1 Output
89%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 13 fights
R1 Control
0:55
R2 Control
0:39
R3 Control
1:14
R1 to Final
+2%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+19.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+19.4pp
Body
-10.6pp
Leg
-8.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+6.5pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights