FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING

Luis Saldana

16-7-1

Age

Height

5'11"

Weight

1455 lbs

Reach

73"

Avg Fight Time

14:09

Gym

—

Wins By

9 KO · 5 Sub · 2 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R3 2

Last 4

WLWD

Finish Rate

88%

Bonuses

—

Style

Striker

Location

Des Moines, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Bruno Souza

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Austin Lingo

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jordan Griffin

UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

DRAW

vs Sean Woodson

UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards· 2022-08-20

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Counter Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.2/min

Grappling

0.64 TD

Defense

60%

⚖️Luis adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

12 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

75%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

67%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Counters

67%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

58%

⭐Other

Spinning

50%

Pressure

50%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (75%). 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 (142%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 317% 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.

💪

Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.2) and Strike Def% (60%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (8/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 88% of wins end in finish (9 KO + 5 subs).

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (69% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

51%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

60%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

47% acc93%

Clinch

71% acc5%

Ground

87% acc2%

Striking Differential+1.51/min

5.16 landed/min3.65 absorbed/min

5.16

Landed/Min

3.65

Absorbed/Min

0.64

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed365

Sig. Strikes Attempted722

Key Insights

Luis is a distance-first striker, with 89% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (27%).

Favorable output (1.4:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 93% of output at range with 47% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

18%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

44%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

18%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

0.64

TD / 15min

0.21

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

18%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

1 total attempts

Opportunistic

100%

Key Insights

TD defense at 44% could be a vulnerability.

5 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (18%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

730

5.00

Ratio

Absorbed

146

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

6/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

33.8

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.1

Standing %

87%

R3 vs R1 Output

69%

Fades Late

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (5.00x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (33.8) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 69% of R1 pace.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 4 fights

R1 Control

0:08

R2 Control

0:56

R3 Control

0:49

R1 to Final

-31%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+3.1pp

Body

+3.7pp

Leg

-6.8pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-3.3pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2881

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights