Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Kody Steele
7-1
Age
29
Height
5'9"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
12:04
Gym
—
UFC Record
0-1(1 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
—
Last 1
L
Finish Rate
71%
Bonuses
1
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Port Angeles, United States
Last Fight2025-02-08
R
L - Rongzhu
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Austin HubbardDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
R
vs Rongzhu
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2· 2025-02-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.4/min
Grappling
0.62 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Kody adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
3 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+99% vs div avg
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
100%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
33%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
33%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
33%
Overhands
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (100%). 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 (200%) 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
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 (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (85% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
33%
Low
Division Rank#57 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#31 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
28% acc98%
Clinch
25% acc2%
Ground
0%
Striking Differential-2.73/min
4.44 landed/min7.17 absorbed/min
4.44
Landed/Min
7.17
Absorbed/Min
0.62
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed107
Sig. Strikes Attempted327
Key Insights
Kody is a distance-first striker, with 97% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 74% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 98% of output at range with 28% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
14%
Low
Division Rank#50 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
Division Rank#3 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
14%
Landed
1
Defended
6
Total
7
0.62
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
7
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
14
Attempted
14%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (100%).
Lower TD accuracy (14%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
214
0.86
Ratio
Absorbed
250
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.9
Standing %
99%
R3 vs R1 Output
85%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.86x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 1 fights
R1 Control
0:06
R2 Control
--
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-15%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+0.5pp
Body
+6.9pp
Leg
-7.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#26
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#56
of 57
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#57
of 57
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#31
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#16
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#43
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#38
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#53
of 57
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2894
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights