LightweightNOT FIGHTING

John Halverson

16-6

Age

Height

5'9"

Weight

155 lbs

Reach

—

Avg Fight Time

07:40

Gym

—

Wins By

0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

—

Last 2

Finish Rate

—

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Waukee, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Jorge Gurgel

UFC 82: Pride of a Champion· 2008-03-01

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Roger Huerta

UFC 67: All or Nothing· 2007-02-03

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 0:19

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 0:19

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.9/min

Grappling

0.00 TD

Defense

48%

⚖️John 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

No finishes recorded (decision specialist)

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.0) and Strike Def% (48%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (242% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

43%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

48%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

31% acc64%

Clinch

67% acc29%

Ground

38% acc7%

Striking Differential-2.35/min

2.94 landed/min5.29 absorbed/min

2.94

Landed/Min

5.29

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed45

Sig. Strikes Attempted104

Key Insights

Effective body attack (27%).

Absorbs more than landing (1.8:1).

Clinch active: 29% of output in the clinch (67% accuracy).

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

67%

Elite

0%100%

0.00

TD / 15min

1.96

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Submission Timing

2 total attempts

Early Hunter

50%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 67%.

Active submission threat (1.96/15min).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

0.66

Ratio

Absorbed

136

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

0/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

30.3

Moderate

Strikes/Min

6.0

Standing %

95%

R3 vs R1 Output

242%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.66x) - absorbs more than deals.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (30.3) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 242% of R1.

🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 2 fights

R1 Control

0:06

R2 Control

0:21

R3 Control

0:28

R1 to Final

+346%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+11.7pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+11.7pp

Body

-3.2pp

Leg

-8.5pp

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