Light Heavyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Modestas Bukauskas
19-6
Age
31
Height
6'3"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
09:11
Gym
Gintas Combat / BST Academy
UFC Record
7-5(12 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
4 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R3 4
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
74%
Bonuses
1
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Klaipeda, Lithuania
Last Fight2026-01-24
NK
L - Nikita Krylov
KO/TKOR1 2:12
Punches to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Modestas BukauskasSubmissionR1 3:38· Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
Fight History
WIN
RC
vs Rafael Cerqueira
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:12
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:12
WIN
ZP
vs Zac Pauga
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KR
vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Leg At Distance Side kick
R2 2:30
KO/TKOKick to Leg At Distance Side kick·R2 2:30
WIN
PC
vs Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head From Guard
R1 5:00
KO/TKOElbow to Head From Guard·R1 5:00
LOSS
JC
vs Jimmy Crute
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:01
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:01
WIN
AM
vs Andreas Michailidis
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Referee Stoppage Between Rounds
R1 5:00
KO/TKOto Referee Stoppage Between Rounds·R1 5:00
LOSS
VP
vs Vitor Petrino
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:03
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:03
WIN
IC
vs Ion Cutelaba
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena· 2025-05-10
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MP
vs Marcin Prachnio
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R3 3:12
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R3 3:12
WIN
TP
vs Tyson Pedro
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski· 2023-02-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MO
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2021-03-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
NK
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 4:57
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 4:57
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
0.30 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Modestas adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+64% vs div avg
65%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
50%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
46%
Head Kicks
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (65%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (127%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 273% 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
Striking Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Elbow to Head From Guard
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
to
Referee Stoppage Between Rounds
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbow to Head From Guard leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Arm Triangle From Half Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (67%) and Strike Def% (51%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 80% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (116% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#23 of 26
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
Division Rank#13 of 26
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc87%
Clinch
69% acc8%
Ground
69% acc5%
Striking Differential-0.61/min
3.32 landed/min3.93 absorbed/min
3.32
Landed/Min
3.93
Absorbed/Min
0.15
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed335
Sig. Strikes Attempted767
Key Insights
Modestas is a distance-first striker, with 85% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 72% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 87% of output at range with 41% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
67%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 26
0%100%
TD Defense
80%
Elite
Division Rank#12 of 26
0%100%
TD Success Rate
67%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
1
Total
3
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.30
TD / 15min
0.15
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
3
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
6
Attempted
67%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.30/15min).
Elite TD defense (80%).
3 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (67%).
Clinch TD specialist: 67% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
670
1.09
Ratio
Absorbed
614
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
18.3
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
91%
R3 vs R1 Output
116%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (18.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
0:11
R2 Control
0:30
R3 Control
0:59
R1 to Final
+13%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+14.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+14.8pp
Body
-2.5pp
Leg
-12.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#22
of 26
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#17
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#23
of 26
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#13
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#22
of 26
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#20
of 26
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#12
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#23
of 26
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2913
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights