MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Marcelo Guimaraes
9-2-1
Age
39
Height
6'0"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
11:17
Gym
XGYM - Rio de Janeiro
Wins By
1 KO · 2 Sub · 6 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 4
WLLW
Finish Rate
33%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Itapemirimes, Brazil
Fight History
WIN
AE
vs Andy Enz
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
VM
vs Vitor Miranda
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 1:09
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 1:09
LOSS
HG
vs Hyun Gyu Lim
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· 2013-03-02
KO/TKO
Knee to Head At Distance
R2 4:00
KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R2 4:00
WIN
DS
vs Dan Stittgen
UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· 2013-03-02
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.7/min
Grappling
1.99 TD
Defense
63%
⚖️Marcelo 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.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (63%) and Strikes/Min (4.7).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (63%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (172% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
53% acc80%
Clinch
67% acc20%
Ground
50% acc1%
Striking Differential+0.26/min
4.67 landed/min4.41 absorbed/min
4.67
Landed/Min
4.41
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed211
Sig. Strikes Attempted406
Key Insights
Marcelo is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (53%).
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 53% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
14%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
14%
Landed
6
Defended
37
Total
43
1.99
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
43
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
86
Attempted
14%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.99/15min.
TD defense at 0% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (14%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
422
2.03
Ratio
Absorbed
208
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
54.5
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.0
Standing %
69%
R3 vs R1 Output
172%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.03x) - consistent striking dominance.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (54.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 172% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
2:22
R2 Control
0:58
R3 Control
1:09
R1 to Final
+69%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+17.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-5.9pp
Body
-11.1pp
Leg
+17.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.4pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights