Women's Strawweight#8 RankedACTIVE
Gillian Robertson

Gillian Robertson

16-8
4 Win Streak
Age
30
Height
5'5"
Weight
1155 lbs
Reach
63"
Avg Fight Time
10:05
Gym
—
UFC Record
13-6(19 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 7 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 7R3 5
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
Niagara Falls, Canada
Next Fight2026-03-14
AL
vs Amanda Lemos
Opponent Last Bout
L - Tatiana SuarezDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN
AL
vs Amanda Lemos
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos· 2026-03-14
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MR
vs Marina Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-05-03
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 2:07
WIN
LP
vs Luana Pinheiro
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates· 2024-11-09
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MW
vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2· 2024-06-29
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PV
vs Polyana Viana
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis· 2024-01-20
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 3:12
LOSS
TR
vs Tabatha Ricci
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria· 2023-06-24
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PR
vs Piera Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen· 2023-04-15
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R2 4:21
WIN
MA
vs Mariya Agapova
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song· 2022-09-17
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:19
LOSS
JA
vs JJ Aldrich
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev· 2022-03-12
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PC
vs Priscila Cachoeira
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:59
LOSS
MM
vs Miranda Maverick
UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2021-03-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TS
vs Taila Santos
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal· 2020-12-19
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PB
vs Poliana Botelho
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie· 2020-10-17
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CC
vs Cortney Casey
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov· 2020-06-20
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:36
LOSS
MB
vs Maycee Barber
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman· 2019-10-18
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:04
WIN
SF
vs Sarah Frota
UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar· 2019-07-27
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R2 4:13
WIN
VH
vs Veronica Hardy
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos· 2019-02-23
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:27
LOSS
MB
vs Mayra Bueno Silva
UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders· 2018-09-22
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 4:55
WIN
MM
vs Molly McCann
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till· 2018-05-27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R2 2:05
WIN
EW
vs Emily Whitmire
The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale· 2017-12-01
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 2:12
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Wrestle-to-Submit
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (2.74 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
2.74/15m
TD Accuracy
41%
Clinch %
3%
⚠️Limited striking output (2.9 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
38 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Elbows

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+66% vs div avg
66%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Jabs

#2
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Mount

#3
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
42%
⭐Other
Knees
42%
⭐Other
Armbars
34%
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 Elbows (66%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Elbows) and secondary (Jabs) complement each other well.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (113%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 244% 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
3
30% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
7
70% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#1
3
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 7 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#1
7
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (3x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
  • 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (7x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
  • 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.
💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (2.7) and Strike Def% (57%).
🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (3 KO + 9 subs).
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (115% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#11 of 30
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#15 of 30
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc50%
Clinch
82% acc4%
Ground
76% acc46%
Striking Differential+0.00/min
2.86 landed/min2.86 absorbed/min
2.86
Landed/Min
2.86
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed548
Sig. Strikes Attempted1129

Key Insights

Gillian is active on the ground (47%).

Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 46% from ground at 76% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

High pace fighter: 4.3 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#14 of 30
0%100%
TD Defense
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#24 of 30
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
3
Defended
83
Total
86
2.74
TD / 15min
0.94
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
86
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
35
Landed
86
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
12 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
25%
R2
42%
R3
33%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.74/15min.

TD defense at 41% could be a vulnerability.

9 career submission wins.

Prolific submission hunter: 12 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 46% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
548
1.12
Ratio
Absorbed
490
Chin Rating
Iron
KD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.6
High
Strikes/Min
4.3
Standing %
54%
R3 vs R1 Output
115%
Steady

Key Insights

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (36.6) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 20 fights
R1 Control
2:09
R2 Control
2:30
R3 Control
2:11
R1 to Final
+21%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+2.8pp
Body
+2.2pp
Leg
-5.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+7.5pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#24
of 30
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#10
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#11
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#15
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#15
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#5
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#6
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#19
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2651
Strong
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 1
0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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