Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
David Heath
9-3
Age
47
Height
5'11"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
09:11
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Nowata, United States
Fight History
WIN
VV
vs Victor Valimaki
UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs Riggs· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
TB
vs Tim Boetsch
UFC 81: Breaking Point· 2008-02-02
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:52
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:52
LOSS
RS
vs Renato Sobral
UFC 74: Respect· 2007-08-25
Submission
Anaconda Choke From Front Headlock
R2 3:30
SubmissionAnaconda Choke From Front Headlock·R2 3:30
LOSS
LM
vs Lyoto Machida
UFC 70: Nations Collide· 2007-04-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CW
vs Cory Walmsley
UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· 2006-08-26
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:32
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:32
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.5/min
Grappling
0.33 TD
Defense
49%
⚖️David 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
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (7/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (49%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (67% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
30%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
49%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
24% acc75%
Clinch
56% acc12%
Ground
79% acc13%
Striking Differential-3.68/min
1.48 landed/min5.16 absorbed/min
1.48
Landed/Min
5.16
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed68
Sig. Strikes Attempted226
Key Insights
David is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (22%).
Absorbs more than landing (3.5:1).
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 24% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
1
Total
2
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.33
TD / 15min
0.98
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
4
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.33/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
136
1.55
Ratio
Absorbed
88
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
14.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.5
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
67%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.55x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (14.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 67% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:56
R2 Control
0:02
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-9%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-21.9pp
Body
+21.2pp
Leg
+0.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-21.2pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights