LightweightNOT FIGHTING

Evan Dunham

18-8-1

Age

Height

5'10"

Weight

1495 lbs

Reach

70"

Avg Fight Time

10:58

Gym

Zenith BJJ/Dunham Jiu Jitsu

Wins By

0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 1R2 1R3 9

Last 5

LLWWL

Finish Rate

—

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Eugene, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Melvin Guillard

UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knees to Head In Clinch

R1 2:58

KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R1 2:58

LOSS

vs Francisco Trinaldo

UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Body In Clinch

R2 4:10

KO/TKOKnee to Body In Clinch·R2 4:10

WIN

vs Ricky Glenn

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Ross Pearson

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Edson Barboza

UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Miller· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance

R1 3:06

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 3:06

WIN

vs Efrain Escudero

UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· 2025-09-27

Submission

Armbar From Back Control

R3 1:59

SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R3 1:59

WIN

vs Shamar Bailey

UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Herbert Burns

UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 1:20

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:20

LOSS

vs Olivier Aubin-Mercier

UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta· 2018-04-07

KO/TKO

Knees to Body In Clinch

R1 0:53

KO/TKOKnees to Body In Clinch·R1 0:53

DRAW

vs Beneil Dariush

UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee· 2017-10-07

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Rodrigo Damm

UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· 2015-01-03

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Donald Cerrone

UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· 2013-11-16

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

R2 3:49

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 3:49

LOSS

vs Rafael Dos Anjos

UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold· 2013-05-18

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Gleison Tibau

UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· 2013-02-02

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs TJ Grant

UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Sean Sherk

UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop· 2010-09-25

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Tyson Griffin

UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· 2010-06-12

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Marcus Aurelio

UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira· 2009-08-29

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Per Eklund

UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· 2009-02-21

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:13

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:13

WIN

vs Joe Lauzon

The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Nik Lentz

UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Eye Injury

R2 5:00

TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye Injury·R2 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Back-Taker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.3/min

Grappling

1.82 TD

Defense

62%

⚖️Evan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

1 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

100%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Body Locks

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Rear Naked Choke

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

🤼Clinch

Elbows

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 Jabs (100%). 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 (200%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% 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

67% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

33% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Eye Injury

50% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

50% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

From Back Control

Armbar From Back Control

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Eye Injury (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Armbar From Back Control (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.3) and Strike Def% (62%).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 80% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (194% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

39%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

62%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

35% acc83%

Clinch

65% acc12%

Ground

56% acc5%

Striking Differential+1.79/min

5.33 landed/min3.54 absorbed/min

5.33

Landed/Min

3.54

Absorbed/Min

0.13

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1228

Sig. Strikes Attempted3128

Key Insights

Evan is a distance-first striker, with 83% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 85% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.5:1).

Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 35% accuracy.

High pace fighter: 6.4 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

33%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

80%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

32%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.82

TD / 15min

0.98

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

168

Attempted

33%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

15 total attempts

Opportunistic

40%

20%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.82/15min.

Elite TD defense (80%).

Lower TD accuracy (33%).

Prolific submission hunter: 15 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

2,456

2.38

Ratio

Absorbed

1,034

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

4/8

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

42.3

High

Strikes/Min

6.4

Standing %

79%

R3 vs R1 Output

194%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.38x) - consistent striking dominance.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (42.3) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 194% of R1.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 21 fights

R1 Control

0:52

R2 Control

1:25

R3 Control

0:52

R1 to Final

+129%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+4.0pp

Body

-1.1pp

Leg

-2.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-8.2pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2944

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights