Women's StrawweightNOT FIGHTING
Melissa Martinez
8-2
Age
28
Height
5'2"
Weight
116 lbs
Reach
66"
Avg Fight Time
14:12
Gym
—
Wins By
5 KO · 0 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 3
WLL
Finish Rate
63%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Mexico
Fight History
WIN
AA
vs Alice Ardelean
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
FK
vs Fatima Kline
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 2:36
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 2:36
LOSS
ER
vs Elise Reed
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
0.35 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Melissa adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
9 rounds of fight film analyzed
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Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
78%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
56%
⭐Other
Counters
56%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (78%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 302% 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.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (86% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc95%
Clinch
65% acc4%
Ground
67% acc1%
Striking Differential-1.43/min
3.78 landed/min5.21 absorbed/min
3.78
Landed/Min
5.21
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed161
Sig. Strikes Attempted342
Key Insights
Melissa is a distance-first striker, with 95% of output at range.
Effective body attack (31%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 95% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%
Landed
1
Defended
1
Total
2
0.35
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
4
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.35/15min).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
322
0.73
Ratio
Absorbed
444
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
0/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
23.3
Low Output
Strikes/Min
4.3
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
86%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.73x) - absorbs more than deals.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (23.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:22
R2 Control
0:24
R3 Control
0:18
R1 to Final
-14%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-13.0pp
Body
+7.0pp
Leg
+6.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+4.5pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2632
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights