WelterweightACTIVE

Darrius Flowers

12Wins-8Losses-1Draws

Age

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

R2 1

Last 4

WLLL

Finish Rate

75%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Chicago, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Lando Vannata

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan· 2026-04-04

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 0:52

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:52

LOSS

vs Evan Elder

UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2024-07-13

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R2 1:46

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 1:46

LOSS

vs Michael Johnson

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer· 2024-02-10

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

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

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)

KO/TKO

100% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

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

45% acc85%

Clinch

87% acc9%

Ground

83% acc6%

Striking Differential-2.42/min

3.07 landed/min5.49 absorbed/min

3.07

Landed/Min

5.49

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

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: 85% of output at range with 45% 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

Defended

Total

0.98

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

29%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

1 total attempts

Early Hunter

100%

Key Insights

Lower TD accuracy (29%).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

188

0.57

Ratio

Absorbed

332

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

0/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

23.7

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.6

Standing %

94%

R3 vs R1 Output

30%

Fades Late

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.57x) - absorbs more than deals.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (23.7) - 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 4 fights

R1 Control

0:22

R2 Control

0:08

R3 Control

0:38

R1 to Final

-74%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+40.4pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+40.4pp

Body

-4.2pp

Leg

-36.3pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+45.6pp

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

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights