Light Heavyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Ivan Erslan
14-6
Age
33
Height
6'2"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
72.5"
Avg Fight Time
11:06
Gym
American Top Team
UFC Record
0-3(3 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
—
Last 3
LLL
Finish Rate
79%
Bonuses
—
Style
Boxing
Location
Zadar, Croatia
Last Fight2025-09-28
JC
L - Jimmy Crute
SubmissionR1 3:19
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
W - Ivan ErslanSubmissionR1 3:19· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
LOSS
JC
vs Jimmy Crute
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:19
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:19
LOSS
IC
vs Ion Cutelaba
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
NS
vs Navajo Stirling
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena· 2025-05-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
0.45 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Ivan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
7 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+56% vs div avg
57%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Counters
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Mount
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
43%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
29%
⭐Other
Spinning
29%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (57%). 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 (114%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 243% 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
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 79% of wins end in finish (10 KO + 1 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (39% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
Division Rank#22 of 26
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
Division Rank#9 of 26
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc93%
Clinch
88% acc6%
Ground
50% acc1%
Striking Differential-2.46/min
2.55 landed/min5.01 absorbed/min
2.55
Landed/Min
5.01
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed85
Sig. Strikes Attempted183
Key Insights
Ivan is a distance-first striker, with 93% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (2.0:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 93% of output at range with 41% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
20%
Low
Division Rank#21 of 26
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
Division Rank#21 of 26
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%
Landed
1
Defended
4
Total
5
0.45
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
5
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
10
Attempted
20%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.45/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (20%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
170
0.51
Ratio
Absorbed
334
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.9
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
39%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.51x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 39% of R1 pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:02
R2 Control
1:34
R3 Control
1:57
R1 to Final
-54%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-10.5pp
Body
+14.9pp
Leg
-4.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+7.1pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#26
of 26
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#23
of 26
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#22
of 26
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#9
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#23
of 26
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#17
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#16
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#26
of 26
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2860
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights