FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING
Mike Santiago
21-12
Age
33
Height
5'10"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
07:03
Gym
—
Wins By
7 KO · 10 Sub · 4 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 3
LLL
Finish Rate
81%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Melrose Park, United States
Fight History
LOSS
MB
vs Mads Burnell
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ZM
vs Zabit Magomedsharipov
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:22
LOSS
DI
vs Dan Ige
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2· 2018-06-09
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 0:50
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 0:50
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
2.66 TD
Defense
36%
⚖️Mike adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 50% TD accuracy
📊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
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.🔥
Finisher: 81% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 10 subs).🎯
Offensive bias: Higher accuracy (49%) than defense (36%). Risk-taker.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
25% acc31%
Clinch
65% acc48%
Ground
76% acc21%
Striking Differential-0.14/min
3.44 landed/min3.58 absorbed/min
3.44
Landed/Min
3.58
Absorbed/Min
0.53
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed97
Sig. Strikes Attempted197
Key Insights
Mike incorporates heavy clinch work (40%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (20%).
Clinch active: 48% of output in the clinch (65% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 21% from ground at 76% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%
Landed
5
Defended
5
Total
10
2.66
TD / 15min
1.06
Sub / 15min
5
TD Landed
10
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
20
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.66/15min.
Active submission threat (1.06/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 21% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
194
1.20
Ratio
Absorbed
162
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
31.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.2
Standing %
77%
R3 vs R1 Output
100%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (31.8) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
1:30
R2 Control
1:12
R3 Control
0:02
R1 to Final
+34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+13.6pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-2.9pp
Body
+33.9pp
Leg
-30.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+13.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2915
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights