Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Felipe Bunes
14-8
Age
35
Height
5'7"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
08:52
Gym
—
UFC Record
1-2(3 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1
Last 4
LWLL
Finish Rate
79%
Bonuses
—
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Natal, Brazil
Next Fight2026-02-28
EC
vs Edgar Chairez
Opponent Last Bout
W - CJ VergaraSubmissionR1 2:30· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
LOSS
RE
vs Rafael Estevam
UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JJ
vs Jose Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 2:04
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 2:04
LOSS
JV
vs Joshua Van
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R2 4:31
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 4:31
LOSS
EC
vs Edgar Chairez
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.9/min
Grappling
1.13 TD
Defense
45%
⚖️Felipe adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
6 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+67% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Triangles
50%
Overhands
33%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (67%). 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 (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 267% 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)
Other
Armbar On Ground
#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 Armbar On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.3) and Strike Acc% (51%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 79% of wins end in finish (2 KO + 9 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (143% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
Division Rank#10 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
45%
Average
Division Rank#27 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc97%
Clinch
67% acc3%
Ground
0%
Striking Differential-1.73/min
2.93 landed/min4.66 absorbed/min
2.93
Landed/Min
4.66
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed78
Sig. Strikes Attempted154
Key Insights
Felipe is a distance-first striker, with 97% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (21%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 97% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
22%
Low
Division Rank#25 of 32
0%100%
TD Defense
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#29 of 32
0%100%
TD Success Rate
22%
Landed
2
Defended
7
Total
9
1.13
TD / 15min
2.26
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
9
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
9
Attempted
22%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
75%
R2
0%
R3
25%
Key Insights
TD defense at 40% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.26/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (22%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
78
0.63
Ratio
Absorbed
124
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.9
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.3
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
143%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.63x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 143% of R1.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:19
R2 Control
0:40
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-21%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+35.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+35.3pp
Body
-8.4pp
Leg
-26.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#23
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#28
of 32
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#10
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#27
of 32
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#24
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#19
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#3
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#29
of 32
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3136
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 1
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights