MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Ivan Salaverry
12-6-1
Age
52
Height
6'0"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
07:35
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 1
Last 5
LLLWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Toronto, Canada
Fight History
LOSS
RP
vs Rousimar Palhares
UFC 84: Ill Will· 2008-05-24
Submission
Armbar From Back Control
R1 2:36
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R1 2:36
LOSS
TM
vs Terry Martin
UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson· 2007-05-26
KO/TKO
to Knee Injury
R1 2:04
KO/TKOto Knee Injury·R1 2:04
LOSS
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC Fight Night 1· 2005-08-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JR
vs Joe Riggs
UFC 52: Couture vs Liddell 2· 2005-04-16
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 2:42
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 2:42
WIN
TF
vs Tony Fryklund
UFC 50: The War Of '04· 2004-10-22
Submission
Other - Lock From Back Control Body Triangle
R1 1:36
SubmissionOther - Lock From Back Control Body Triangle·R1 1:36
LOSS
ML
vs Matt Lindland
UFC 39: The Warriors Return· 2002-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Andrei Semenov
UFC 37: High Impact· 2002-05-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Side Control
R3 2:27
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control·R3 2:27
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.0/min
Grappling
0.49 TD
Defense
77%
⚖️Ivan 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
Striking Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head From Side Control
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Other - Lock From Back Control
Body Triangle
#11
50% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#21
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Side Control (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Other - Lock From Back Control Body Triangle and Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🔒📊 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: Sub/15min (2.5) and Strike Def% (77%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (11/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (77%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (141% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
77%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc70%
Clinch
72% acc16%
Ground
67% acc14%
Striking Differential+1.82/min
3.01 landed/min1.19 absorbed/min
3.01
Landed/Min
1.19
Absorbed/Min
0.49
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed183
Sig. Strikes Attempted382
Key Insights
Ivan is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (48%).
Dominant exchange ratio (2.5:1).
Strong defense at 77%.
Distance-dominant: 70% of output at range with 45% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
18%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
18%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
9
Total
11
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.49
TD / 15min
2.47
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
11
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
20
Attempted
20%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
60%
R2
40%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.49/15min).
TD defense at 37% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.47/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (18%).
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
230
2.61
Ratio
Absorbed
88
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.4
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
141%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (2.61x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 141% of R1.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:38
R2 Control
0:30
R3 Control
0:35
R1 to Final
+108%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+14.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.0pp
Body
-15.8pp
Leg
+14.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights