FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING
Josh Grispi
14-5
Age
34
Height
5'11"
Weight
144 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
06:40
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 4
LLLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Boston, United States
Fight History
LOSS
AO
vs Andy Ogle
UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RY
vs Rani Yahya
UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera
Submission
North-South Choke
R1 3:15
SubmissionNorth-South Choke·R1 3:15
LOSS
GR
vs George Roop
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale
KO/TKO
Punch to Body At Distance
R3 3:14
KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance·R3 3:14
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.4/min
Grappling
1.97 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Josh 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
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.3) and Strike Def% (50%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (50%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc75%
Clinch
47% acc13%
Ground
63% acc13%
Striking Differential-2.27/min
1.44 landed/min3.71 absorbed/min
1.44
Landed/Min
3.71
Absorbed/Min
0.28
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed77
Sig. Strikes Attempted185
Key Insights
Josh is a distance-first striker, with 79% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (48%).
Absorbs more than landing (2.6:1).
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 42% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
17%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
37%(est)
Landed
7
Defended
12
Total
19
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.97
TD / 15min
2.25
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
19
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
32
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
25%
R3
25%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.97/15min.
TD defense at 17% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.25/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
80
0.40
Ratio
Absorbed
198
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
17.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
1.5
Standing %
84%
R3 vs R1 Output
93%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.40x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (17.2) - maintains relentless pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:58
R2 Control
0:07
R3 Control
1:16
R1 to Final
-14%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+11.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-4.2pp
Body
-6.9pp
Leg
+11.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-7.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
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