WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Ricardo Almeida
13-4
Age
46
Height
6'0"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
11:25
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 3
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
MH
vs Matt Horwich
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MP
vs Mike Pyle
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TG
vs TJ Grant
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MH
vs Matt Hughes
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· 2010-08-07
Submission
Schultz Front Headlock On Ground Technical Submission
R1 3:15
SubmissionSchultz Front Headlock On Ground Technical Submission·R1 3:15
WIN
MB
vs Matt Brown
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· 2010-03-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:30
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:30
WIN
KG
vs Kendall Grove
UFC 101: Declaration· 2009-08-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
PC
vs Patrick Cote
UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin· 2008-07-05
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RY
vs Rob Yundt
UFC 81: Breaking Point· 2008-02-02
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R1 1:08
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 1:08
LOSS
AS
vs Andrei Semenov
UFC 35: Throwdown· 2002-01-11
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:01
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:01
WIN
EJ
vs Eugene Jackson
UFC 33: Victory in Vegas· 2001-09-28
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 4:06
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 4:06
LOSS
ML
vs Matt Lindland
UFC 31: Locked and Loaded· 2001-05-04
DQ
Illegal Kicks on Ground by Almeida
R3 4:21
DQIllegal Kicks on Ground by Almeida·R3 4:21
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.0/min
Grappling
3.74 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Ricardo 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
3
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#21
33% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#31
33% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
#11
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard (1x). Versatile ground 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% (61%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (24/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (89% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
52% acc46%
Clinch
70% acc15%
Ground
67% acc40%
Striking Differential+0.82/min
2.02 landed/min1.20 absorbed/min
2.02
Landed/Min
1.20
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed299
Sig. Strikes Attempted608
Key Insights
Ricardo is active on the ground (39%).
Effective body attack (25%).
Favorable output (1.7:1).
Effective ground striker: 40% from ground at 67% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 3.4 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
31%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
38%(est)
Landed
37
Defended
60
Total
97
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.74
TD / 15min
1.21
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
97
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
64
Landed
168
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
11 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
55%
R2
46%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.74 TD/15min.
TD defense at 31% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.21/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 40% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
510
2.22
Ratio
Absorbed
230
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.1
High
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
57%
R3 vs R1 Output
89%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.22x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
2:09
R2 Control
2:19
R3 Control
1:53
R1 to Final
+11%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+23.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+23.5pp
Body
-23.3pp
Leg
-0.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+3.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights