HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Jeff Monson
24-5
Age
52
Height
5'9"
Weight
238 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
11:41
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 1
Last 5
LWWWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
TS
vs Tim Sylvia
UFC 65: Bad Intentions· 2006-11-18
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Anthony Perosh
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals· 2006-07-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 2:42
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 2:42
WIN
MC
vs Marcio Cruz
UFC 59: Reality Check· 2006-04-15
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
BL
vs Branden Lee Hinkle
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· 2006-02-04
Submission
North-South Choke Technical Submission
R1 4:35
SubmissionNorth-South Choke Technical Submission·R1 4:35
LOSS
RR
vs Ricco Rodriguez
UFC 35: Throwdown· 2002-01-11
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 3:00
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 3:00
LOSS
CL
vs Chuck Liddell
UFC 29: Defense of the Belts· 2000-12-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TL
vs Tim Lajcik
UFC 27: Ultimate Bad Boyz· 2000-09-22
Decision - Unanimous
R2 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R2 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.0/min
Grappling
1.06 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Jeff 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
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head In Clinch
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
North-South Choke
Technical Submission
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head In Clinch (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on North-South Choke Technical Submission (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
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (11/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
30%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
15% acc25%
Clinch
59% acc28%
Ground
66% acc47%
Striking Differential-1.90/min
0.97 landed/min2.87 absorbed/min
0.97
Landed/Min
2.87
Absorbed/Min
0.13
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed110
Sig. Strikes Attempted365
Key Insights
Jeff incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (3.0:1).
Clinch active: 28% of output in the clinch (59% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 47% from ground at 66% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
12%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
12%(est)
Landed
8
Defended
57
Total
65
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.06
TD / 15min
0.66
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
65
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
94
Attempted
17%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
33%
R2
0%
R3
67%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Lower TD accuracy (12%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 47% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
232
1.87
Ratio
Absorbed
124
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
40.7
High
Strikes/Min
4.9
Standing %
70%
R3 vs R1 Output
94%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.87x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (40.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
1:50
R2 Control
1:08
R3 Control
1:54
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
+3.1pp
Body
-1.2pp
Leg
-1.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+10.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
7.1
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
1.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
14%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights