BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Mitch Gagnon
12-5
Age
38
Height
5'5"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
65.5"
Avg Fight Time
09:44
Gym
Troop MMA
Wins By
1 KO · 10 Sub · 1 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R3 1
Last 5
LLWWL
Finish Rate
92%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Sturgeon Falls, Canada
Fight History
LOSS
CS
vs Cole Smith
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RB
vs Renan Barao
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R3 3:53
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R3 3:53
WIN
RS
vs Roman Salazar
UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:06
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:06
WIN
TG
vs Tim Gorman
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ML
vs Matthew Lopez
UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DK
vs Dustin Kimura
UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· 2013-09-21
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard Technical Submission
R1 4:05
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard Technical Submission·R1 4:05
WIN
WW
vs Walel Watson
UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:09
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:09
LOSS
BC
vs Bryan Caraway
UFC 149: Faber vs Barao· 2012-07-21
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:39
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:39
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.8/min
Grappling
1.16 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️Mitch 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
3
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
67% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
Technical Submission
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard Technical Submission. Keeps opponents guessing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.9) and Strike Def% (62%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 92% of wins end in finish (1 KO + 10 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (49% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
35% acc59%
Clinch
72% acc23%
Ground
62% acc18%
Striking Differential+0.55/min
2.76 landed/min2.21 absorbed/min
2.76
Landed/Min
2.21
Absorbed/Min
0.58
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed215
Sig. Strikes Attempted463
Key Insights
Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 62% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
66%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%
Landed
6
Defended
18
Total
24
1.16
TD / 15min
1.93
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
24
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
48
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
30%
R3
20%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 66%.
Active submission threat (1.93/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
430
1.65
Ratio
Absorbed
260
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
81%
R3 vs R1 Output
49%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.65x) - consistent striking dominance.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 49% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
1:06
R2 Control
0:50
R3 Control
0:49
R1 to Final
-45%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-1.6pp
Body
+6.0pp
Leg
-4.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-8.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights