Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Ramiz Brahimaj
12-5
3 Win Streak
Age
32
Height
5'10"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
07:33
Gym
—
UFC Record
5-3(8 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 4 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 1
Last 5
LWWLL
Finish Rate
100%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
The Bronx, United States
Next Fight2026-02-21
PS

vs Punahele Soriano
Opponent Last Bout
W - Nikolay VeretennikovDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
MG

vs Max Griffin
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head In Clinch Ear Injury
R3 2:03
KO/TKOElbow to Head In Clinch Ear Injury·R3 2:03
WIN
BR
vs Billy Ray Goff
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 3:16
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 3:16
WIN
SP
vs Sasha Palatnikov
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:33
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:33
LOSS
PS

vs Punahele Soriano
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TG

vs Themba Gorimbo
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MG

vs Micheal Gillmore
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:02
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:02
LOSS
CM

vs Court McGee
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MG

vs Mickey Gall
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:55
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:55
WIN
AV

vs Austin Vanderford
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 2:24
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 2:24
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.1/min
Grappling
1.99 TD
Defense
44%
⚖️Ramiz adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+66% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
40%
⭐Other
Guillotines
40%
Counters
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (67%). 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 (127%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 254% 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
20% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
80% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
50% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#21
25% of subs
Guillotine Choke Standing
#31
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 80% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.7) and Strike Acc% (45%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 100% of wins end in finish (1 KO + 11 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (78% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#33 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#51 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc76%
Clinch
79% acc19%
Ground
88% acc5%
Striking Differential-1.67/min
2.14 landed/min3.81 absorbed/min
2.14
Landed/Min
3.81
Absorbed/Min
0.28
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed113
Sig. Strikes Attempted251
Key Insights
Ramiz is a distance-first striker, with 82% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 79% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.8:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#25 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
47%
Average
Division Rank#50 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
24%
Landed
4
Defended
13
Total
17
1.99
TD / 15min
1.70
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
17
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
34
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
8 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
63%
R2
25%
R3
13%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.99/15min.
TD defense at 47% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.70/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
226
0.57
Ratio
Absorbed
400
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
19.9
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.5
Standing %
86%
R3 vs R1 Output
78%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.57x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚙️ High engagement score (19.9) - maintains relentless pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
0:51
R2 Control
0:32
R3 Control
0:32
R1 to Final
-20%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.1pp
Body
+1.7pp
Leg
-2.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#52
of 54
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#34
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#33
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#51
of 54
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#32
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#16
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#3
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#54
of 54
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2622
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
