LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Mac Danzig
22-12-1
Age
43
Height
5'8"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
10:59
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 3
Last 5
LLWWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
JN
vs Josh Neer
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 3:36
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 3:36
LOSS
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
EE
vs Efrain Escudero
UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· 2012-04-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Joe Stevenson
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:54
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:54
LOSS
MW
vs Matt Wiman
UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· 2010-06-12
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount Technical Submission
R1 1:45
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount Technical Submission·R1 1:45
WIN
JB
vs Justin Buchholz
UFC 109: Relentless· 2010-02-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC 100· 2009-07-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Mark Bocek
UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2· 2008-04-19
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 3:48
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 3:48
WIN
TS
vs Tommy Speer
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:01
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:01
LOSS
MG
vs Melvin Guillard
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:47
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:47
LOSS
TG
vs Takanori Gomi
UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
MW
vs Matt Wiman
UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JL
vs Joe Lauzon
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2
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
3.4/min
Grappling
1.20 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Mac 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
Striking Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (24/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc69%
Clinch
69% acc20%
Ground
67% acc12%
Striking Differential-0.05/min
3.39 landed/min3.44 absorbed/min
3.39
Landed/Min
3.44
Absorbed/Min
0.30
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed508
Sig. Strikes Attempted1038
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 6.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
High pace fighter: 7.2 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
46%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
38%(est)
Landed
12
Defended
20
Total
32
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.20
TD / 15min
0.60
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
32
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
24
Landed
64
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
33%
R3
33%
Key Insights
TD defense at 46% could be a vulnerability.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
984
1.65
Ratio
Absorbed
596
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
43.4
High
Strikes/Min
7.2
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
108%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.65x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (43.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 13 fights
R1 Control
0:45
R2 Control
1:26
R3 Control
0:48
R1 to Final
+17%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-0.3pp
Body
+1.8pp
Leg
-1.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.4pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2792
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights