Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Evan Elder
10-2
3 Win Streak
Age
28
Height
5'10"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
12:29
Gym
Syndicate MMA
UFC Record
3-2(5 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 2
Last 5
WWWLL
Finish Rate
60%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
St. Louis, United States
Last Fight2025-04-26
GY
W - Gauge Young
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - MaheshateDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
GY
vs Gauge Young
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DF
vs Darrius Flowers
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 1:46
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 1:46
WIN
GV
vs Genaro Valdez
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NS
vs Nazim Sadykhov
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
R3 0:38
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R3 0:38
LOSS
PP
vs Preston Parsons
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.7/min
Grappling
0.48 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Evan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
14 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
64%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
64%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
50%
⭐Other
Counters
50%
Overhands
43%
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 Leg Kicks (64%). 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 (128%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 285% 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
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#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 Arm Triangle From Side Control (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.7) and Strike Def% (57%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (11/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (79% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc92%
Clinch
64% acc4%
Ground
34% acc4%
Striking Differential+0.72/min
5.66 landed/min4.94 absorbed/min
5.66
Landed/Min
4.94
Absorbed/Min
0.48
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed353
Sig. Strikes Attempted693
Key Insights
Evan is a distance-first striker, with 92% of output at range.
Effective body attack (38%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 92% of output at range with 48% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
15%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
15%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
11
Total
13
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.48
TD / 15min
0.48
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
13
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
26
Attempted
15%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
50%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.48/15min).
TD defense at 40% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (15%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
706
1.15
Ratio
Absorbed
616
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
4/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.6
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
79%
Key Insights
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:28
R2 Control
0:36
R3 Control
0:06
R1 to Final
-26%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+18.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+18.6pp
Body
-19.8pp
Leg
+1.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.9pp
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
2768
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights