Women's BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Nicco Montano
5-3
Age
34
Height
5'5"
Weight
143 lbs
Reach
65"
Avg Fight Time
20:00
Gym
Syndicate MMA
Wins By
2 KO · 0 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R5 1
Last 2
LW
Finish Rate
40%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Shiprock, United States
Fight History
LOSS
JP
vs Julianna Pena
UFC Fight Night: De Randamie vs. Ladd· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Roxanne Modafferi
The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.6/min
Grappling
2.25 TD
Defense
64%
⚖️Nicco 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
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.6) and Strike Def% (64%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (64%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (206% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc84%
Clinch
46% acc7%
Ground
82% acc9%
Striking Differential+1.17/min
5.60 landed/min4.43 absorbed/min
5.60
Landed/Min
4.43
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed224
Sig. Strikes Attempted535
Key Insights
Nicco is a distance-first striker, with 83% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 67% targeting the head.
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 41% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
69%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
27%
Landed
3
Defended
8
Total
11
2.25
TD / 15min
0.38
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
11
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
11
Attempted
55%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.25/15min.
Solid TD defense at 69%.
High TD accuracy (55%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
224
1.27
Ratio
Absorbed
177
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
47.6
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.5
Standing %
69%
R3 vs R1 Output
206%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (47.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 206% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
2:48
R2 Control
0:42
R3 Control
0:29
R1 to Final
+106%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+22.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+22.7pp
Body
+4.2pp
Leg
-27.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-18.8pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
26.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
33.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
128%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2891
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights