WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Daniel Roberts
12-4
Age
42
Height
5'10"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
09:34
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 1
Last 5
LLWWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Rockford, United States
Fight History
LOSS
CB
vs Charlie Brenneman
UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller· 2013-05-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CP
vs Claude Patrick
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· 2011-04-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GS
vs Greg Soto
UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01
Submission
Kimura From Side Control
R1 3:45
SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R1 3:45
WIN
MG
vs Mike Guymon
UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· 2010-10-23
Submission
Anaconda Choke From Front Headlock
R1 1:13
SubmissionAnaconda Choke From Front Headlock·R1 1:13
WIN
FP
vs Forrest Petz
UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· 2010-07-03
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JH
vs John Howard
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones
KO/TKO
Punch to Head On Ground
R1 2:01
KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R1 2:01
LOSS
RA
vs Rich Attonito
UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry
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
0.7/min
Grappling
2.46 TD
Defense
46%
⚖️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
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Side Control
Kimura From Side Control
#21
50% of subs
Other
Anaconda Choke From Front Headlock
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Anaconda Choke From Front Headlock and Kimura From Side Control. Keeps opponents guessing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.5) and TD/15min (2.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (9/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (46%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (82% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
20%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
46%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
17% acc69%
Clinch
63% acc14%
Ground
32% acc16%
Striking Differential-1.54/min
0.73 landed/min2.27 absorbed/min
0.73
Landed/Min
2.27
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed49
Sig. Strikes Attempted240
Key Insights
Effective body attack (33%).
Absorbs more than landing (3.1:1).
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
44%(est)
Landed
11
Defended
14
Total
25
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.46
TD / 15min
2.46
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
25
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
22
Landed
50
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
11 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
46%
R2
46%
R3
9%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.46/15min.
TD defense at 40% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.46/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
98
0.34
Ratio
Absorbed
292
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
22.9
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.5
Standing %
79%
R3 vs R1 Output
82%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.34x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (22.9) - maintains relentless pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:53
R2 Control
1:32
R3 Control
0:51
R1 to Final
-15%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-19.2pp
Body
+18.8pp
Leg
+0.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-6.4pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights