BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Ian Loveland
14-9
Age
39
Height
5'8"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 3
LLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
YJ
vs Yves Jabouin
UFC 134: Silva vs Okami· 2011-08-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JB
vs Joseph Benavidez
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TT
vs Tyler Toner
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.7/min
Grappling
1.00 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Ian adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and Strike Acc% (40%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (13/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (115% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc75%
Clinch
54% acc11%
Ground
55% acc15%
Striking Differential+0.35/min
2.71 landed/min2.36 absorbed/min
2.71
Landed/Min
2.36
Absorbed/Min
0.67
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed122
Sig. Strikes Attempted304
Key Insights
Ian is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 81% targeting the head.
Strong defense at 65%.
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
70%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
38%(est)
Landed
3
Defended
5
Total
8
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.00
TD / 15min
0.33
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
8
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
16
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 70%.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
244
1.15
Ratio
Absorbed
212
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
115%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
2:09
R2 Control
0:50
R3 Control
0:03
R1 to Final
+15%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-8.4pp
Body
+8.8pp
Leg
-0.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-22.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3214
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights