FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING
Maximo Blanco
12-8-1
Age
39
Height
5'8"
Weight
1455 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
08:54
Gym
—
Wins By
8 KO · 0 Sub · 4 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 3
Last 5
LLWWL
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Venezuela
Fight History
LOSS
CS
vs Chas Skelly
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson· 2025-09-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground Technical Submission
R1 0:19
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground Technical Submission·R1 0:19
LOSS
LS
vs Luke Sanders
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:38
WIN
DH
vs Dan Hooker
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AO
vs Andy Ogle
UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
FA
vs Felipe Arantes
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MB
vs Marcus Brimage
UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· 2012-04-21
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AC
vs Akira Corassani
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale
DQ
Illegal Knee on Ground by Blanco
R1 0:25
DQIllegal Knee on Ground by Blanco·R1 0:25
WIN
Md
vs Mike de la Torre
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:16
WIN
SS
vs Sam Sicilia
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale
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
4.1/min
Grappling
1.85 TD
Defense
66%
⚖️Maximo 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
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (66%) and Strikes/Min (4.1).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (66%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (118% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
66%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc83%
Clinch
57% acc15%
Ground
41% acc1%
Striking Differential+0.92/min
4.11 landed/min3.19 absorbed/min
4.11
Landed/Min
3.19
Absorbed/Min
0.34
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed366
Sig. Strikes Attempted828
Key Insights
Maximo is a distance-first striker, with 81% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Strong defense at 66%.
Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
37%(est)
Landed
11
Defended
19
Total
30
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.85
TD / 15min
0.34
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
30
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
22
Landed
60
Attempted
37%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
0%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.85/15min.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
662
1.58
Ratio
Absorbed
420
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
4/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.8
Standing %
86%
R3 vs R1 Output
118%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.58x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:39
R2 Control
0:47
R3 Control
0:40
R1 to Final
+65%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+22.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+22.4pp
Body
-15.3pp
Leg
-7.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.8pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3080
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 2
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights