MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Daniel Kelly
13-4
Age
45
Height
6'0"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
70.5"
Avg Fight Time
09:40
Gym
Resilience Training Centre- Melbourne
Wins By
3 KO · 5 Sub · 4 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 5
Last 5
WLLWL
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Preston, Australia
Fight History
WIN
LZ
vs Luke Zachrich
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
Submission
Kimura On Ground
R1 4:27
SubmissionKimura On Ground·R1 4:27
LOSS
ET
vs Elias Theodorou
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DB
vs Derek Brunson
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:16
WIN
PW
vs Patrick Walsh
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TB
vs Tom Breese
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:33
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:33
WIN
CC
vs Chris Camozzi
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AC
vs Antonio Carlos Junior
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R3 1:36
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R3 1:36
LOSS
SA
vs Sam Alvey
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 0:49
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 0:49
WIN
RE
vs Rashad Evans
UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2· 2017-03-04
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
SM
vs Steve Montgomery
UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· 2015-11-14
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
3.6/min
Grappling
1.86 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️Daniel 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
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Kimura On Ground
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Half Guard (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Kimura On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (62%) and Strikes/Min (3.6).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 79% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (168% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
30% acc69%
Clinch
72% acc15%
Ground
77% acc16%
Striking Differential-1.02/min
3.62 landed/min4.64 absorbed/min
3.62
Landed/Min
4.64
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed350
Sig. Strikes Attempted902
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 87% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 77% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
79%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
34%
Landed
12
Defended
23
Total
35
1.86
TD / 15min
0.31
Sub / 15min
12
TD Landed
35
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
24
Landed
70
Attempted
34%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
0%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.86/15min.
Solid TD defense at 79%.
5 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (34%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
700
2.33
Ratio
Absorbed
300
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
84%
R3 vs R1 Output
168%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.33x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 168% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:31
R2 Control
1:13
R3 Control
0:54
R1 to Final
+98%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.3pp
Body
-0.9pp
Leg
-5.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+7.9pp
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