Women's Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Daria Zhelezniakova
10-2
1 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
5'9"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
11:17
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-1(3 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 3
WWL
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Last Fight2025-06-21
MM
W - Melissa Mullins
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Daria ZhelezniakovaKO/TKOR2 1:20· Punches to Head From Back Control
Fight History
WIN
MR
vs Montse Rendon
UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Melissa Mullins
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AP
vs Ailin Perez
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R1 3:52
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R1 3:52
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.8/min
Grappling
0.44 TD
Defense
69%
⚖️Daria 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.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (100%) and Strike Def% (69%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (69%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (80% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
Division Rank#13 of 15
0%100%
Striking Defense
69%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 15
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
39% acc95%
Clinch
63% acc4%
Ground
100% acc1%
Striking Differential+1.92/min
4.75 landed/min2.83 absorbed/min
4.75
Landed/Min
2.83
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed161
Sig. Strikes Attempted385
Key Insights
Daria is a distance-first striker, with 95% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.7:1).
Strong defense at 69%.
Distance-dominant: 95% of output at range with 39% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
100%
Elite
Division Rank#1 of 15
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#13 of 15
0%100%
TD Success Rate
100%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
0
Total
1
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.44
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
2
Attempted
100%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.44/15min).
High TD accuracy (100%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
322
1.68
Ratio
Absorbed
192
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.4
Standing %
98%
R3 vs R1 Output
80%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.68x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.8) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:13
R2 Control
--
R3 Control
0:01
R1 to Final
+9%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-25.6pp
Body
+25.6pp
Leg
0.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.7pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#4
of 15
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#8
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#13
of 15
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#2
of 15
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#9
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#12
of 15
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#12
of 15
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#6
of 15
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2546
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights