WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Ricky Rainey
13-6
Age
39
Height
6'1"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
77"
Avg Fight Time
07:56
Gym
—
Wins By
7 KO · 1 Sub · 5 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 2
LL
Finish Rate
62%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Gastonia, United States
Fight History
LOSS
MS
vs Muslim Salikhov
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:12
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:12
LOSS
TM
vs Tim Means
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 1:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:18
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.5/min
Grappling
0.95 TD
Defense
46%
⚖️Ricky 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
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
46%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc84%
Clinch
63% acc16%
Ground
0%
Striking Differential-0.07/min
2.55 landed/min2.62 absorbed/min
2.55
Landed/Min
2.62
Absorbed/Min
0.47
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed81
Sig. Strikes Attempted166
Key Insights
Ricky incorporates heavy clinch work (48%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (23%).
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 46% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
18%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
18%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
9
Total
11
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.95
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
11
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
1
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Lower TD accuracy (18%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
25
0.57
Ratio
Absorbed
44
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
10.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
1.8
Standing %
99%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.57x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (10.7) - maintains relentless pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
--
Body
--
Leg
--
Range Preference Evolution
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2914
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 1
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights