WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Lance Benoist
7-2
Age
34
Height
5'11"
Weight
169 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Gym
—
Wins By
1 KO · 4 Sub · 2 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 4
WWLL
Finish Rate
71%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
BV
vs Bobby Voelker
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MR
vs Matthew Riddle
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SB
vs Seth Baczynski
UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· 2013-05-18
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
SP
vs Sean Pierson
UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.7/min
Grappling
1.50 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Lance 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.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (118% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc62%
Clinch
82% acc14%
Ground
85% acc25%
Striking Differential+0.98/min
3.68 landed/min2.70 absorbed/min
3.68
Landed/Min
2.70
Absorbed/Min
0.25
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed221
Sig. Strikes Attempted432
Key Insights
Lance is active on the ground (25%).
Effective body attack (29%).
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Effective ground striker: 25% from ground at 85% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
6
Defended
12
Total
18
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.50
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
18
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
36
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.50/15min.
4 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 25% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
442
2.21
Ratio
Absorbed
200
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
45.7
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.0
Standing %
68%
R3 vs R1 Output
118%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.21x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (45.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:22
R2 Control
1:48
R3 Control
1:38
R1 to Final
+18%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+16.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+16.4pp
Body
-7.8pp
Leg
-8.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+12.4pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights