LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Paul Taylor
11-6-1
Age
43
Height
6'0"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
12:24
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 3
Last 5
WLLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Walsall, United Kingdom
Fight History
WIN
GR
vs Gabe Ruediger
UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· 2011-02-05
KO/TKO
Kick to Head In Clinch
R2 1:42
KO/TKOKick to Head In Clinch·R2 1:42
LOSS
SS
vs Sam Stout
UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· 2010-10-23
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JH
vs John Hathaway
UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· 2009-11-14
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PS
vs Peter Sobotta
UFC 99: The Comeback· 2009-06-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CL
vs Chris Lytle
UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· 2008-10-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JL
vs Jess Liaudin
UFC 85: Bedlam· 2008-06-07
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
PK
vs Paul Kelly
UFC 80: Rapid Fire· 2008-01-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MD
vs Marcus Davis
UFC 75: Champion vs Champion· 2007-09-08
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 4:14
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 4:14
WIN
Ed
vs Edilberto de Oliveira
UFC 70: Nations Collide· 2007-04-21
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 0:37
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 0:37
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.4/min
Grappling
0.27 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Paul 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
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Kick to Head In Clinch
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance (1x, 50% 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.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (73% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc72%
Clinch
72% acc21%
Ground
46% acc8%
Striking Differential-0.03/min
4.44 landed/min4.47 absorbed/min
4.44
Landed/Min
4.47
Absorbed/Min
0.54
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed495
Sig. Strikes Attempted1033
Key Insights
Paul is a distance-first striker, with 72% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (27%).
Distance-dominant: 72% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 6.7 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
6
Total
8
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.27
TD / 15min
0.54
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
8
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
50%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.27/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
0
0.00
Ratio
Absorbed
746
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.2
High
Strikes/Min
6.7
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
73%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.00x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:50
R2 Control
0:28
R3 Control
0:29
R1 to Final
-23%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+2.4pp
Body
+2.6pp
Leg
-5.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.6pp
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