Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Elijah Smith
9-1
2 Win Streak
Age
22
Height
5'9"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
11:23
Gym
Victory MMA
UFC Record
2-0(2 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 1
Last 3
WWW
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
1
Style
Freestyle
Location
United States
Next Fight2026-03-14
SY
vs SuYoung You
Opponent Last Bout
W - Xiao LongDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
VM
vs Vince Morales
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TK
vs Toshiomi Kazama
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Slam to On Ground
R1 4:10
KO/TKOSlam to On Ground·R1 4:10
WIN
SY
vs SuYoung You
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:04
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:04
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Control Wrestler
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (3.51 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
3.51/15m
TD Accuracy
53%
Clinch %
7%
🤼Relentless takedown pressure at 3.51 per 15 minutes
🎯High conversion rate — 53% takedown accuracy
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
4 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+74% vs div avg
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
75%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Uppercuts
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
50%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
25%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
25%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (75%). 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 (150%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 275% 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
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Slam to On Ground
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Slam to On Ground (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.5) and TD Acc% (53%).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
Division Rank#21 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
48%
Average
Division Rank#43 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc49%
Clinch
100% acc4%
Ground
84% acc47%
Striking Differential+1.05/min
4.45 landed/min3.40 absorbed/min
4.45
Landed/Min
3.40
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed152
Sig. Strikes Attempted323
Key Insights
Elijah is active on the ground (27%).
Primarily a headhunter with 83% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 47% from ground at 84% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#3 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#39 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%
Landed
3
Defended
12
Total
15
3.51
TD / 15min
0.88
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
15
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
30
Attempted
53%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.51 TD/15min.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 47% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
304
3.80
Ratio
Absorbed
80
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.6
High
Strikes/Min
5.7
Standing %
67%
R3 vs R1 Output
105%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.80x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.6) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
2:03
R2 Control
2:08
R3 Control
0:28
R1 to Final
-29%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+11.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-10.7pp
Body
-0.4pp
Leg
+11.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-64.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#28
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#18
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#21
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#43
of 52
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#41
of 52
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#4
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#10
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#19
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2527
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights