Bantamweight#14 RankedACTIVE
Kyler Phillips

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
LLLWW
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 PhillipsKO/TKOR2 4:56· Elbows

Fight History

LOSS
CJ
vs Charles Jourdain
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott· 2026-04-18
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VO
vs Vinicius Oliveira
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RF
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira· 2024-10-19
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
WIN
RB
vs Raoni Barcelos
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font· 2023-08-05
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MR
vs Marcelo Rojo
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2· 2022-02-12
SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Bottom Guard·R3 1:48
LOSS
RP
vs Raulian Paiva
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw· 2021-07-24
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
SY
vs Song Yadong
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CE
vs Cameron Else
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana· 2020-10-03
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Back Control·R2 0:44
WIN
GS
vs Gabriel Silva
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo· 2020-02-29
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
29 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+65% vs div avg
66%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Elbows

#2
66%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Spinning

#3
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
52%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
48%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
45%
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 (66%). 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 (132%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 294% 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)
KO/TKO
#1
1
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#1
1
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
  • 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (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 (57% 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
37% acc81%
Clinch
76% acc6%
Ground
76% acc13%
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: 81% of output at range with 37% accuracy.

Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#9 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
Good
KD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
37.2
High
Strikes/Min
5.2
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
57%
Fades Late

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.92x) - consistent striking dominance.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (37.2) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 57% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
1:17
R2 Control
0:48
R3 Control
0:50
R1 to Final
-42%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.4pp
Body
-2.9pp
Leg
+1.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.8pp
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
Elite
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 6
67% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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