HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING

Jeff Hughes

10-4

Age

Height

6'2"

Weight

258 lbs

Reach

77"

Avg Fight Time

08:27

Gym

—

Wins By

4 KO · 1 Sub · 5 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

—

Last 4

LDLL

Finish Rate

50%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Canton, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Raphael Pessoa

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

vs Todd Duffee

UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27

Could Not Continue

Eye Poke by Hughes

R1 4:03

Could Not ContinueEye Poke by Hughes·R1 4:03

LOSS

vs Maurice Greene

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Juan Espino

UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa· 2020-09-26

Submission

Scarf Hold From Side Control

R1 3:48

SubmissionScarf Hold From Side Control·R1 3:48

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Leg Kick Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.0/min

Grappling

0.71 TD

Defense

61%

⚖️Jeff adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 51% striking and 50% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

1 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

100%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Double Legs

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Triangles

100%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

Jabs

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (100%). 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 (200%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 400% 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.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (61%) and Strike Acc% (51%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

51%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

61%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

40% acc90%

Clinch

81% acc8%

Ground

60% acc3%

Striking Differential+0.28/min

3.95 landed/min3.67 absorbed/min

3.95

Landed/Min

3.67

Absorbed/Min

0.35

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed167

Sig. Strikes Attempted326

Key Insights

Jeff is a distance-first striker, with 72% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.

Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 40% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

50%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

45%

Average

0%100%

TD Success Rate

50%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

0.71

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

50%

Accuracy

Key Insights

TD defense at 45% could be a vulnerability.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

334

10.44

Ratio

Absorbed

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

2/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

18.8

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.5

Standing %

94%

R3 vs R1 Output

106%

Steady

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (10.44x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (18.8) - maintains relentless pace.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 4 fights

R1 Control

0:09

R2 Control

0:52

R3 Control

R1 to Final

+42%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+4.0pp

Body

-3.6pp

Leg

-0.4pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

0.0pp

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