Bantamweight#14 RankedACTIVE
Kyler Phillips
12-4
Age
30
Height
5'8"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
12:20
Gym
—
UFC Record
6-3(9 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 1 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 5
Last 5
LWLWW
Finish Rate
58%
Bonuses
3
Style
—
Location
Torrance, United States
Last Fight2025-07-19
VO
L - Vinicius Oliveira
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Kyler PhillipsDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
RF
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RB
vs Raoni Barcelos
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RP
vs Raulian Paiva
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
CE
vs Cameron Else
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Back Control
R2 0:44
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Back Control·R2 0:44
WIN
GS
vs Gabriel Silva
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VO
vs Vinicius Oliveira
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PM
vs Pedro Munhoz
UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2· 2024-03-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MR
vs Marcelo Rojo
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2· 2022-02-12
Submission
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
R3 1:48
SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Bottom Guard·R3 1:48
WIN
SY
vs Song Yadong
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.0/min
Grappling
2.31 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Kyler adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+64% vs div avg
65%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Spinning
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
54%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
50%
⭐Other
Knees
50%
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 Jabs (65%). 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 (127%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 293% 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
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Back Control
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Guard
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Back Control (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 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: Strike Def% (60%) and Strikes/Min (5.0).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 76% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (51% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#35 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#10 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc80%
Clinch
76% acc6%
Ground
75% acc14%
Striking Differential+1.21/min
5.04 landed/min3.83 absorbed/min
5.04
Landed/Min
3.83
Absorbed/Min
0.37
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed621
Sig. Strikes Attempted1447
Key Insights
Kyler is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 67% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 36% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#10 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
76%
Elite
Division Rank#19 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%
Landed
14
Defended
28
Total
42
2.31
TD / 15min
0.37
Sub / 15min
14
TD Landed
42
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
38
Landed
84
Attempted
45%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.31/15min.
Solid TD defense at 76%.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,242
1.92
Ratio
Absorbed
648
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.6
High
Strikes/Min
5.4
Standing %
84%
R3 vs R1 Output
51%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.92x) - consistent striking dominance.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 51% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
1:00
R2 Control
0:43
R3 Control
0:43
R1 to Final
-47%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-0.4pp
Body
-2.5pp
Leg
+3.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#19
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#28
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#35
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#10
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#25
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#11
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#26
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#18
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2986
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 6
67% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights