LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Jens Pulver
22-13-1
Age
38
Height
5'7"
Weight
152 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
08:34
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 1R5 3
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
JL
vs Joe Lauzon
UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn· 2006-09-23
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:48
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:48
WIN
BP
vs BJ Penn
UFC 35: Throwdown· 2002-01-11
Decision - Majority
R5 5:00
Decision - Majority·R5 5:00
WIN
DH
vs Dennis Hallman
UFC 33: Victory in Vegas· 2001-09-28
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CU
vs Caol Uno
UFC 30: Battle on the Boardwalk· 2001-02-23
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JL
vs John Lewis
UFC 28: High Stakes· 2000-11-17
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:15
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:15
WIN
JR
vs Joao Roque
UFC 26: Ultimate Field Of Dreams· 2000-06-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DV
vs David Velasquez
UFC 24: First Defense· 2000-03-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R2 2:41
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 2:41
DRAW
AA
vs Alfonso Alcarez
UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion· 1999-09-24
Decision - Majority
R2 5:00
Decision - Majority·R2 5:00
LOSS
BP
vs BJ Penn
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:12
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:12
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.1/min
Grappling
0.22 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Jens 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
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (5/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (340% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
24% acc32%
Clinch
83% acc35%
Ground
41% acc34%
Striking Differential-1.01/min
2.12 landed/min3.13 absorbed/min
2.12
Landed/Min
3.13
Absorbed/Min
0.44
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed290
Sig. Strikes Attempted776
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 80% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.5:1).
Clinch active: 35% of output in the clinch (83% accuracy).
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
4
Total
6
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.22
TD / 15min
0.33
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
6
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
10
Attempted
80%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
75%
R2
25%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.22/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Clinch TD specialist: 80% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 34% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
462
1.71
Ratio
Absorbed
270
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
4/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
23.6
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
66%
R3 vs R1 Output
340%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.71x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (23.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 340% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
1:44
R2 Control
1:38
R3 Control
2:27
R1 to Final
-2%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+28.0pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-21.0pp
Body
+15.7pp
Leg
+5.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+28.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
8.4
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
10.2
sig strikes / round
Output Change
122%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2961
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights