BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Joe Soto
18-7
Age
36
Height
5'6"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
65"
Avg Fight Time
08:51
Gym
Central Valley Combat Academy
Wins By
5 KO · 10 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 2
Last 5
LWWLW
Finish Rate
83%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Porterville, United States
Fight History
LOSS
IA
vs Iuri Alcantara
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:06
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:06
WIN
MB
vs Marco Beltran
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson· 2025-09-27
Submission
Heel Hook On Ground
R1 1:37
SubmissionHeel Hook On Ground·R1 1:37
WIN
CB
vs Chris Beal
UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 3:39
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 3:39
LOSS
AB
vs Anthony Birchak
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 1:37
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:37
WIN
RY
vs Rani Yahya
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MT
vs Michinori Tanaka
UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· 2016-01-02
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
TD
vs TJ Dillashaw
UFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto· 2014-08-30
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R5 2:20
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R5 2:20
LOSS
BJ
vs Brett Johns
The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale
Submission
Calf Slicer On Ground
R1 0:30
SubmissionCalf Slicer On Ground·R1 0:30
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
0.85 TD
Defense
67%
⚖️Joe 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
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#21
50% of subs
Other
Heel Hook On Ground
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Heel Hook On Ground and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.9) and Strike Def% (67%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (19/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 83% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 10 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (67%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (238% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc89%
Clinch
25% acc1%
Ground
97% acc10%
Striking Differential-2.01/min
3.36 landed/min5.37 absorbed/min
3.36
Landed/Min
5.37
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed238
Sig. Strikes Attempted570
Key Insights
Joe is a distance-first striker, with 89% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 82% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Strong defense at 67%.
Distance-dominant: 89% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
21%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
70%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
21%
Landed
4
Defended
15
Total
19
0.85
TD / 15min
1.91
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
19
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
38
Attempted
21%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
33%
R2
22%
R3
44%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 70%.
Active submission threat (1.91/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (21%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
476
1.05
Ratio
Absorbed
452
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.6
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
238%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 238% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
0:03
R2 Control
0:34
R3 Control
1:12
R1 to Final
+331%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+22.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+22.0pp
Body
+4.2pp
Leg
-26.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+5.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
13.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
8.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
62%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2721
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights