Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Dustin Stoltzfus
16-8
Age
33
Height
6'0"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
09:49
Gym
—
UFC Record
3-7(10 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 2 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 1
Last 5
LLWWL
Finish Rate
56%
Bonuses
2
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Lancaster, United States
Last Fight2025-09-13
KG
L - Kelvin Gastelum
KO/TKOR1 0:19
Punches to Head In Clinch
Opponent Last Bout
W - Dustin StoltzfusDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
AM
vs Abus Magomedov
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 0:19
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 0:19
LOSS
BF
vs Brunno Ferreira
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance
R1 4:51
KO/TKOSpinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance·R1 4:51
WIN
PS
vs Punahele Soriano
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:10
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:10
WIN
DG
vs Dwight Grant
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GM
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:58
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:58
LOSS
RV
vs Rodolfo Vieira
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:54
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:54
WIN
MB
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 4:28
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 4:28
LOSS
NR
vs Nursulton Ruziboev
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KG
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KD
vs Kyle Daukaus
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez· 2020-11-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
2.08 TD
Defense
48%
⚖️Dustin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
23 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+69% vs div avg
70%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
48%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
48%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Guillotines
43%
Counters
43%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
39%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (70%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (118%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 252% 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
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head In Clinch
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head In Clinch (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (68% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#37 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
48%
Average
Division Rank#34 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc80%
Clinch
68% acc11%
Ground
73% acc9%
Striking Differential+0.07/min
3.30 landed/min3.23 absorbed/min
3.30
Landed/Min
3.23
Absorbed/Min
0.28
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed356
Sig. Strikes Attempted788
Key Insights
Dustin is a distance-first striker, with 81% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (26%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 4.9 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#26 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
47%
Average
Division Rank#39 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
10%
Landed
4
Defended
36
Total
40
2.08
TD / 15min
1.11
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
40
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
15
Landed
40
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
7 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
57%
R2
29%
R3
14%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.08/15min.
TD defense at 47% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.11/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
356
1.02
Ratio
Absorbed
349
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/3
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.4
High
Strikes/Min
4.9
Standing %
75%
R3 vs R1 Output
68%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (35.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 68% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
1:08
R2 Control
1:39
R3 Control
0:58
R1 to Final
-36%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+13.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-5.3pp
Body
-7.9pp
Leg
+13.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#36
of 46
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#18
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#37
of 46
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#34
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#26
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#13
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#11
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#30
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2902
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 2
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights