LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Kyle Watson
16-8-1
Age
43
Height
6'0"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
13:14
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 2
LW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
JM
vs John Makdessi
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· 2011-04-30
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Fist Head
R3 1:27
KO/TKOSpinning Back Fist Head·R3 1:27
WIN
SC
vs Sako Chivitchian
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale
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
3.7/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
63%
⚖️Kyle 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.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (63%) and Strikes/Min (3.7).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (63%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (61% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
33% acc78%
Clinch
62% acc22%
Ground
0%
Striking Differential+0.42/min
3.67 landed/min3.25 absorbed/min
3.67
Landed/Min
3.25
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed97
Sig. Strikes Attempted276
Key Insights
Kyle is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Effective body attack (38%).
Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 33% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
15
Total
15
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
15
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
30
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (100%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
194
1.13
Ratio
Absorbed
172
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
91%
R3 vs R1 Output
61%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 61% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
0:36
R2 Control
0:21
R3 Control
0:26
R1 to Final
-39%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+9.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+9.3pp
Body
-1.2pp
Leg
-8.1pp
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