WelterweightACTIVE
Darrius Flowers
12-8-1
Age
29
Height
5'9"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
07:39
Gym
—
Wins By
9 KO · 0 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 3
LLL
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Chicago, United States
Fight History
LOSS
EE
vs Evan Elder
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 1:46
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 1:46
LOSS
MJ
vs Michael Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jake Matthews
UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2· 2023-07-29
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:37
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:37
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.1/min
Grappling
0.98 TD
Defense
44%
⚖️Darrius adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
7 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Head Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
57%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
43%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
29%
⭐Other
Overhands
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (57%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (100%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 215% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (9 KO + 0 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (30% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc87%
Clinch
82% acc10%
Ground
100% acc3%
Striking Differential-2.42/min
3.07 landed/min5.49 absorbed/min
3.07
Landed/Min
5.49
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed94
Sig. Strikes Attempted189
Key Insights
Darrius is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (32%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.8:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 87% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
29%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
14%
Landed
1
Defended
6
Total
7
0.98
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
7
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
14
Attempted
29%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Lower TD accuracy (29%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
188
0.57
Ratio
Absorbed
332
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
22.6
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
94%
R3 vs R1 Output
30%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.57x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (22.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 30% of R1 pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:23
R2 Control
0:09
R3 Control
0:38
R1 to Final
-76%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+42.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+42.8pp
Body
-4.9pp
Leg
-37.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+50.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2882
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights