Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Gaston Bolanos
8-5
Age
32
Height
5'7"
Weight
1355 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
11:21
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-2(4 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 4
WLWL
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Lima, Peru
Next Fight2026-03-07
JY
vs JooSang Yoo
Opponent Last Bout
L - Daniel SantosKO/TKOR1 0:28· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
WIN
CR
vs Cortavious Romious
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Marcus McGhee
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 3:29
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 3:29
WIN
AP
vs Aaron Phillips
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
QL
vs Quang Le
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:54
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:54
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Back-Taker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
0.66 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Gaston adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 100% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
10 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
50%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Spinning
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
40%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
40%
⭐Other
Triangles
40%
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 Elbows (50%). 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 (100%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 230% 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
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (100%) and Strike Def% (51%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 0 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (55% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc71%
Clinch
94% acc6%
Ground
56% acc24%
Striking Differential+0.88/min
3.28 landed/min2.40 absorbed/min
3.28
Landed/Min
2.40
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed149
Sig. Strikes Attempted303
Key Insights
Gaston is a distance-first striker, with 70% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (31%).
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Integrates body kicks.
Distance-dominant: 71% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 24% from ground at 56% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
100%
Elite
0%100%
TD Defense
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
100%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
0
Total
2
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.66
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
2
Attempted
100%
Accuracy
Key Insights
TD defense at 43% could be a vulnerability.
High TD accuracy (100%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 24% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
149
1.62
Ratio
Absorbed
92
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
20.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.7
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
55%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.62x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (20.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 55% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:24
R2 Control
0:30
R3 Control
1:17
R1 to Final
-15%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+36.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+36.5pp
Body
-6.4pp
Leg
-30.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+48.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2908
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights