MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Nick Catone
10-4
Age
41
Height
6'0"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
11:37
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 3
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Englewood, United States
Fight History
WIN
DD
vs Derek Downey
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Submission
Keylock From Half Guard
R2 1:15
SubmissionKeylock From Half Guard·R2 1:15
WIN
JF
vs Jesse Forbes
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
TC
vs Tim Credeur
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 3:45
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 3:45
WIN
TW
vs Tom Watson
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· 2014-02-01
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Chris Camozzi
UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· 2013-05-18
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R3 1:51
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R3 1:51
WIN
CP
vs Constantinos Philippou
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Mark Munoz
UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira· 2009-08-29
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
TW
vs TJ Waldburger
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission
R2 1:04
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission·R2 1:04
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.1/min
Grappling
3.71 TD
Defense
63%
⚖️Nick 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
Keylock From Half Guard
#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 Keylock From Half Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.7) and Strike Def% (63%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (19/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (63%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 83% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (32% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc42%
Clinch
59% acc24%
Ground
72% acc34%
Striking Differential-0.21/min
2.11 landed/min2.32 absorbed/min
2.11
Landed/Min
2.32
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed196
Sig. Strikes Attempted439
Key Insights
Nick is active on the ground (34%).
Effective ground striker: 34% from ground at 72% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
83%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
44%(est)
Landed
23
Defended
29
Total
52
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.71
TD / 15min
0.48
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
52
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
46
Landed
104
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
33%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.71 TD/15min.
Elite TD defense (83%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 34% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
392
1.34
Ratio
Absorbed
292
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.6
Standing %
68%
R3 vs R1 Output
32%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 32% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
1:55
R2 Control
1:15
R3 Control
1:41
R1 to Final
-64%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.0pp
Body
-11.3pp
Leg
+0.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-18.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights