FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING
Joe Stevenson
36-14
Age
41
Height
5'7"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
09:33
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 3R3 3
Last 5
WLLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
MG
vs Melvin Guillard
UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 0:27
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 0:27
LOSS
MD
vs Mac Danzig
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:54
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:54
LOSS
GS
vs George Sotiropoulos
UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez· 2010-02-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SF
vs Spencer Fisher
UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun· 2009-10-24
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes
R2 4:03
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes·R2 4:03
LOSS
DS
vs Diego Sanchez
UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· 2009-02-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KF
vs Kenny Florian
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:03
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:03
WIN
GT
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin· 2008-07-05
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R2 2:57
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R2 2:57
LOSS
BP
vs BJ Penn
UFC 80: Rapid Fire· 2008-01-19
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:02
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:02
WIN
KP
vs Kurt Pellegrino
UFC 74: Respect· 2007-08-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Dokonjonosuke Mishima
UFC 65: Bad Intentions· 2006-11-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 2:07
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 2:07
WIN
YE
vs Yves Edwards
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals· 2006-07-08
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R2 5:00
LOSS
JN
vs Josh Neer
UFC Fight Night 4· 2006-04-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LC
vs Luke Cummo
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DC
vs Danny Castillo
UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ND
vs Nate Diaz
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JV
vs Javier Vazquez
UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Wrestle-to-Submit
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (2.75 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
2.75/15m
TD Accuracy
45%
Clinch %
14%
⚠️Limited striking output (2.0 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Side Control
Submission to Strikes
#11
50% of KOs
Facial Cut
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Guard
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
#12
67% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard and Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.2) and TD/15min (2.8).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (24/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (163% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc46%
Clinch
64% acc11%
Ground
61% acc42%
Striking Differential-0.39/min
2.05 landed/min2.44 absorbed/min
2.05
Landed/Min
2.44
Absorbed/Min
0.08
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed391
Sig. Strikes Attempted877
Key Insights
Joe is active on the ground (44%).
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 42% from ground at 61% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
45%(est)
Landed
35
Defended
43
Total
78
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.75
TD / 15min
2.20
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
78
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
62
Landed
134
Attempted
46%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
24 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
75%
R2
21%
R3
4%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.75/15min.
TD defense at 40% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.20/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 24 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 42% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
614
1.05
Ratio
Absorbed
584
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/12
KD Recovery
20%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.1
Standing %
71%
R3 vs R1 Output
163%
Key Insights
⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 20% win rate when dropped.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 163% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
1:07
R2 Control
1:49
R3 Control
1:34
R1 to Final
+76%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+9.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-5.0pp
Body
-4.4pp
Leg
+9.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-15.5pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights