MiddleweightACTIVE
Phil Hawes
12-6
Age
35
Height
6'0"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
77.5"
Avg Fight Time
06:24
Gym
—
Wins By
8 KO · 2 Sub · 2 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 2
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
83%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Hackensack, United States
Fight History
WIN
NI
vs Nassourdine Imavov
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
LOSS
RD
vs Roman Dolidze
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:09
WIN
DW
vs Deron Winn
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head At Distance
R2 4:25
KO/TKOElbows to Head At Distance·R2 4:25
LOSS
BF
vs Brunno Ferreira
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:55
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:55
WIN
KD
vs Kyle Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
IA
vs Ikram Aliskerov
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo· 2023-05-06
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:10
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:10
LOSS
CC
vs Chris Curtis
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:27
WIN
JM
vs Jacob Malkoun
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje· 2020-10-24
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:18
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.3/min
Grappling
2.11 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Phil adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊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
79%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
64%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Damage Events
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
43%
Head Kicks
29%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
29%
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 (79%). 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 (143%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 265% 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
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Elbows to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#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: Elbows 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.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.3) and Strike Acc% (59%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (9/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 83% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 2 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 91% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
56% acc76%
Clinch
65% acc14%
Ground
83% acc11%
Striking Differential+1.61/min
5.33 landed/min3.72 absorbed/min
5.33
Landed/Min
3.72
Absorbed/Min
0.70
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed341
Sig. Strikes Attempted576
Key Insights
Phil is a distance-first striker, with 74% of output at range.
Effective body attack (25%).
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 56% accuracy.
Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
91%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
23%
Landed
6
Defended
20
Total
26
2.11
TD / 15min
0.23
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
26
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
18
Landed
52
Attempted
35%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.11/15min.
Elite TD defense (91%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
682
1.69
Ratio
Absorbed
404
Chin Rating
VulnerableKD Exchange
6/10
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
47.4
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.5
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
94%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.69x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (47.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
0:38
R2 Control
1:51
R3 Control
3:50
R1 to Final
-34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+15.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+15.4pp
Body
-8.4pp
Leg
-7.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+46.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3058
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 8
25% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights