FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING
Josh Clopton
6-2-1
Age
41
Height
5'6"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 2
LL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
RY
vs Rani Yahya
UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung· 2013-08-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SS
vs Steven Siler
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.6/min
Grappling
2.00 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Josh adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 64% striking and 67% TD accuracy
📊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
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (67%) and Strike Acc% (64%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (73% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc42%
Clinch
93% acc42%
Ground
62% acc17%
Striking Differential-1.27/min
1.60 landed/min2.87 absorbed/min
1.60
Landed/Min
2.87
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed48
Sig. Strikes Attempted75
Key Insights
Josh incorporates heavy clinch work (42%).
Effective body attack (29%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.8:1).
Elite accuracy at 64%.
Clinch active: 42% of output in the clinch (93% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 62% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Defense
75%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
67%(est)
Landed
4
Defended
2
Total
6
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
6
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
12
Attempted
67%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.00/15min.
Solid TD defense at 75%.
High TD accuracy (67%).
Clinch TD specialist: 67% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
96
3.43
Ratio
Absorbed
28
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.7
Standing %
63%
R3 vs R1 Output
73%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.43x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.2) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
1:17
R2 Control
1:09
R3 Control
3:07
R1 to Final
-27%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+27.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+27.8pp
Body
-24.2pp
Leg
-3.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+36.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
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