HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Gian Villante
17-14
Age
37
Height
6'3"
Weight
2606 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
10:52
Gym
Bellmore Kickboxing (NY)
Wins By
10 KO · 2 Sub · 5 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 4
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
71%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
SO
vs Sean O'Connell
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JC
vs Jake Collier
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MG
vs Maurice Greene
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Bottom Half Guard
R3 3:44
SubmissionArm Triangle From Bottom Half Guard·R3 3:44
LOSS
MO
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Body At Distance
R1 1:34
KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance·R1 1:34
WIN
EH
vs Ed Herman
UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
SA
vs Sam Alvey
UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
FM
vs Fabio Maldonado
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
PC
vs Patrick Cummins
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
MR
vs Mauricio Rua
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R3 0:59
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 0:59
WIN
SS
vs Saparbeg Safarov
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 2:54
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 2:54
LOSS
CB
vs Chris Barnett
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick
R2 2:23
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick·R2 2:23
WIN
FB
vs Francimar Barroso
UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2018-01-20
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
IL
vs Ilir Latifi
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Anthony Perosh
UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· 2015-11-14
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:56
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:56
WIN
CD
vs Cody Donovan
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· 2013-11-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:22
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:22
LOSS
OS
vs Ovince Saint Preux
UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· 2013-04-27
Decision - Majority
R3 0:33
Decision - Majority·R3 0:33
WIN
CA
vs Corey Anderson
UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold
KO/TKO
Punch to In Clinch
R3 4:18
KO/TKOPunch to In Clinch·R3 4:18
LOSS
TL
vs Tom Lawlor
UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:27
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.4/min
Grappling
0.45 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Gian adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
8 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Damage Events
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
63%
Overhands
50%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
50%
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 (138%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 314% 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
4
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
50% of KOs
Punch to In Clinch
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#31
25% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 83% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (84% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc89%
Clinch
60% acc6%
Ground
74% acc6%
Striking Differential-1.09/min
4.38 landed/min5.47 absorbed/min
4.38
Landed/Min
5.47
Absorbed/Min
0.32
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1029
Sig. Strikes Attempted2323
Key Insights
Gian is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 89% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
23%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
83%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%
Landed
5
Defended
25
Total
30
0.45
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
5
TD Landed
30
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
5
Landed
22
Attempted
23%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.45/15min).
Elite TD defense (83%).
Lower TD accuracy (23%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
923
1.90
Ratio
Absorbed
487
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
4/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.5
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
84%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.90x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.5) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
0:25
R2 Control
0:04
R3 Control
0:16
R1 to Final
-20%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+26.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+26.7pp
Body
-11.8pp
Leg
-14.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+3.7pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2901
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights