LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Kazula Vargas
12-5
Age
37
Height
5'8"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
71.5"
Avg Fight Time
09:28
Gym
Team Kazula
Wins By
7 KO · 3 Sub · 2 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 4
LLLW
Finish Rate
83%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Fight History
LOSS
PP
vs Paddy Pimblett
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:49
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:49
LOSS
BW
vs Brok Weaver
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz· 2025-09-27
DQ
Illegal Knee on Ground
R1 4:02
DQIllegal Knee on Ground·R1 4:02
LOSS
AD
vs Alex Da Silva
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
R
vs Rongzhu
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2· 2021-04-24
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.6/min
Grappling
0.40 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Kazula 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: TD/15min is below average (9/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 83% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 3 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (85% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
54%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc86%
Clinch
87% acc4%
Ground
97% acc10%
Striking Differential+1.88/min
3.65 landed/min1.77 absorbed/min
3.65
Landed/Min
1.77
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed138
Sig. Strikes Attempted256
Key Insights
Kazula is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Effective body attack (28%).
Dominant exchange ratio (2.1:1).
Distance-dominant: 86% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
30%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
3
Total
4
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.40
TD / 15min
0.40
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
4
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
8
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.40/15min).
TD defense at 30% could be a vulnerability.
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
276
3.07
Ratio
Absorbed
90
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.9
Standing %
82%
R3 vs R1 Output
85%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.07x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.8) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:32
R2 Control
0:35
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
+22%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+27.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+27.7pp
Body
-11.2pp
Leg
-16.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-15.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3049
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights