MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Mike Massenzio
13-7
Age
—
Height
6'2"
Weight
184 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
07:50
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 5
WLWLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
DM
vs Drew McFedries
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· 2025-09-27
Submission
Kimura From North South
R1 1:28
SubmissionKimura From North South·R1 1:28
LOSS
RP
vs Rousimar Palhares
UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· 2012-01-14
Submission
Heel Hook On Ground
R1 1:03
SubmissionHeel Hook On Ground·R1 1:03
WIN
SC
vs Steve Cantwell
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KS
vs Krzysztof Soszynski
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· 2011-06-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CD
vs CB Dollaway
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008· 2008-12-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R1 3:01
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 3:01
LOSS
BS
vs Brian Stann
UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 3:10
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 3:10
LOSS
KV
vs Karlos Vemola
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:07
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:07
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.1/min
Grappling
2.74 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Mike 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
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Kimura From North South
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Kimura From North South (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (2.7) and Sub/15min (1.4).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (24/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (54%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc88%
Clinch
64% acc10%
Ground
67% acc3%
Striking Differential-1.51/min
2.08 landed/min3.59 absorbed/min
2.08
Landed/Min
3.59
Absorbed/Min
0.27
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed114
Sig. Strikes Attempted253
Key Insights
Mike is a distance-first striker, with 88% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 83% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.7:1).
Distance-dominant: 88% of output at range with 32% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
24%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
24%(est)
Landed
10
Defended
31
Total
41
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.74
TD / 15min
1.37
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
41
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
20
Landed
82
Attempted
24%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
80%
R2
20%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.74/15min.
Active submission threat (1.37/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (24%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
228
0.68
Ratio
Absorbed
336
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
2.3
Standing %
76%
R3 vs R1 Output
94%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.68x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
1:02
R2 Control
1:16
R3 Control
1:39
R1 to Final
+52%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+22.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+22.8pp
Body
-11.9pp
Leg
-10.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.2pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights