WelterweightACTIVE

Kevin Lee

18-8

Age

Height

5'10"

Weight

191 lbs

Reach

77"

Avg Fight Time

11:26

Gym

Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV

Wins By

3 KO · 8 Sub · 8 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 2R3 4R5 1

Last 5

LLLLL

Finish Rate

58%

Bonuses

—

Style

Wrestling

Location

Detroit, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Rinat Fakhretdinov

UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R1 0:55

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 0:55

LOSS

vs Daniel Rodriguez

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Charles Oliveira

UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard

R3 0:28

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard·R3 0:28

LOSS

vs Rafael Dos Anjos

UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle From Mount

R4 3:47

SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R4 3:47

LOSS

vs Al Iaquinta

UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Edson Barboza

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2025-09-27

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

R5 2:18

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R5 2:18

WIN

vs Michael Chiesa

UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 4:37

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:37

WIN

vs Francisco Trinaldo

UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:12

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:12

WIN

vs Magomed Mustafaev

UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission

R2 4:31

SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R2 4:31

WIN

vs James Moontasri

UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 2:56

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:56

WIN

vs Michel Prazeres

UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Gregor Gillespie

UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 2:47

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 2:47

LOSS

vs Tony Ferguson

UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee· 2017-10-07

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

R3 4:02

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:02

WIN

vs Efrain Escudero

UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· 2016-04-23

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Leonardo Santos

UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 3:26

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:26

WIN

vs Jon Tuck

UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· 2014-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Al Iaquinta

UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· 2014-02-01

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jake Matthews

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 4:06

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:06

WIN

vs Jesse Ronson

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Front-Choke Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.9/min

Grappling

3.18 TD

Defense

50%

⚖️Kevin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

7 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Head Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

71%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

71%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Elbows

57%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Counters

57%

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

43%

⭐Other

Knees

43%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (142%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 299% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

43% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

57% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

33% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance

33% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

33% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 4 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

75% of subs

Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission

25% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡💥 KO arsenal: leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission. Keeps opponents guessing.
🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.2) and Strike Def% (50%).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (50%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (77% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

42%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

50%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

33% acc59%

Clinch

70% acc9%

Ground

73% acc32%

Striking Differential+0.28/min

3.88 landed/min3.60 absorbed/min

3.88

Landed/Min

3.60

Absorbed/Min

0.07

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed843

Sig. Strikes Attempted1995

Key Insights

Kevin is active on the ground (32%).

Primarily a headhunter with 77% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 32% from ground at 73% accuracy.

High pace fighter: 5.1 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

43%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

75%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

30%

Landed

Defended

Total

106

3.18

TD / 15min

0.76

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

106

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

210

Attempted

43%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

11 total attempts

Opportunistic

36%

46%

18%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.18 TD/15min.

Solid TD defense at 75%.

8 career submission wins.

Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 32% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,642

1.31

Ratio

Absorbed

1,252

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

2/6

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

40.2

High

Strikes/Min

5.1

Standing %

63%

R3 vs R1 Output

77%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (40.2) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 19 fights

R1 Control

1:43

R2 Control

2:13

R3 Control

1:52

R1 to Final

-10%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+1.3pp

Body

-3.2pp

Leg

+1.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-3.1pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

Championship Rounds

Based on 3 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

17.4

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

19.2

sig strikes / round

Output Change

111%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2983

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 6

33% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights