WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Josh Haynes
9-7
Age
45
Height
5'9"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
10:40
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 3
LLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Grants Pass, United States
Fight History
LOSS
LC
vs Luke Cummo
UFC 69: Shootout· 2007-04-07
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 2:45
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 2:45
LOSS
RS
vs Rory Singer
Ortiz vs Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MB
vs Michael Bisping
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 4:14
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 4:14
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.3/min
Grappling
0.94 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️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
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (53%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (22% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
22%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
18% acc55%
Clinch
46% acc23%
Ground
23% acc23%
Striking Differential-2.78/min
1.25 landed/min4.03 absorbed/min
1.25
Landed/Min
4.03
Absorbed/Min
0.47
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed40
Sig. Strikes Attempted178
Key Insights
Effective body attack (25%).
Absorbs more than landing (3.2:1).
Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
18%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
18%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
9
Total
11
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.94
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
11
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
22
Attempted
18%
Accuracy
Key Insights
TD defense at 43% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (18%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 23% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
80
0.31
Ratio
Absorbed
258
Chin Rating
VulnerableKD Exchange
2/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
18.0
Low Output
Strikes/Min
1.8
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
22%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.31x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (18.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 22% of R1 pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:14
R2 Control
0:56
R3 Control
0:37
R1 to Final
-71%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+85.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-52.4pp
Body
-33.3pp
Leg
+85.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights