FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING
Herbert Burns
11-6
Age
37
Height
5'9"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
73.5"
Avg Fight Time
05:50
Gym
Sanford MMA
Wins By
1 KO · 8 Sub · 2 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2
Last 5
LLWLL
Finish Rate
82%
Bonuses
—
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Niteroi, Brazil
Fight History
LOSS
JA
vs Julio Arce
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:00
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:00
LOSS
BA
vs Bill Algeo
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Knee Injury to Burns
R2 1:50
KO/TKOto Knee Injury to Burns·R2 1:50
WIN
NL
vs Nate Landwehr
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R1 2:43
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 2:43
LOSS
JJ
vs Jack Jenkins
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya· 2024-08-17
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 0:48
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 0:48
LOSS
DP
vs Daniel Pineda
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3· 2020-08-15
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Crucifix
R2 4:37
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Crucifix·R2 4:37
WIN
ED
vs Evan Dunham
UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:20
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:20
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.9/min
Grappling
2.94 TD
Defense
42%
⚖️Herbert adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
11 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
73%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
45%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Triangles
45%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
36%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
18%
⭐Other
Overhands
18%
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 Knees (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) 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 (118%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 217% 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
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Knee to Head In Clinch
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Knee to Head In Clinch (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.8) and TD/15min (2.9).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 82% of wins end in finish (1 KO + 8 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (20% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc68%
Clinch
78% acc17%
Ground
58% acc16%
Striking Differential-3.31/min
1.86 landed/min5.17 absorbed/min
1.86
Landed/Min
5.17
Absorbed/Min
0.37
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed76
Sig. Strikes Attempted208
Key Insights
Effective body attack (36%).
Absorbs more than landing (2.8:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 58% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
4%
Landed
1
Defended
22
Total
23
2.94
TD / 15min
1.84
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
23
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
46
Attempted
35%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.94/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Active submission threat (1.84/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
152
0.36
Ratio
Absorbed
422
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.1
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.4
Standing %
85%
R3 vs R1 Output
20%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.36x) - absorbs more than deals.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.1) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 20% of R1 pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:49
R2 Control
0:55
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-66%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+23.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-20.5pp
Body
-3.2pp
Leg
+23.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-15.4pp
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
2724
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights