Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Oban Elliott
12-3
Age
27
Height
6'0"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
14:08
Gym
Shore Mixed Martial Arts
UFC Record
3-2(5 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 3
Last 5
LWWWL
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
Stroud, England
Last Fight2026-02-01
JM
L - Jonathan Micallef
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Oban ElliottDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
SK
vs Seokhyeon Ko
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BH
vs Bassil Hafez
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 0:40
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:40
WIN
PP
vs Preston Parsons
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VW
vs Val Woodburn
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jonathan Micallef
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:31
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.5/min
Grappling
1.70 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Oban adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 48% striking and 44% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
14 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+63% vs div avg
64%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
36%
⭐Other
Knees
29%
⭐Other
Spinning
21%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (64%). 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 (121%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 229% 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
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and Strike Acc% (48%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (83% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
Division Rank#24 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc76%
Clinch
89% acc6%
Ground
72% acc18%
Striking Differential+1.26/min
3.50 landed/min2.24 absorbed/min
3.50
Landed/Min
2.24
Absorbed/Min
0.21
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed247
Sig. Strikes Attempted513
Key Insights
Oban is a distance-first striker, with 70% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.6:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 42% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 72% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#19 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#42 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%
Landed
3
Defended
15
Total
18
1.70
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
18
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
36
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.70/15min.
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
494
1.56
Ratio
Absorbed
316
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.5
Standing %
76%
R3 vs R1 Output
83%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.56x) - consistent striking dominance.
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
1:46
R2 Control
0:56
R3 Control
0:51
R1 to Final
-21%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+29.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+29.3pp
Body
-9.4pp
Leg
-19.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+5.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#40
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#6
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#24
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#5
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#35
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#20
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#37
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#8
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2764
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights