Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Ricky Turcios
13-5
Age
31
Height
5'9"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
13:44
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-3(5 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
31%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Houston, United States
Last Fight2025-01-18
BS
L - Benardo Sopaj
SubmissionR2 2:22
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
W - Ricky TurciosKO/TKOR3 4:41· Flying Knee Head
Fight History
LOSS
RR
vs Raul Rosas Jr.
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:22
WIN
KN
vs Kevin Natividad
UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AZ
vs Aiemann Zahabi
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BH
vs Brady Hiestand
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
BS
vs Benardo Sopaj
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.7/min
Grappling
0.91 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Ricky 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
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+52% vs div avg
53%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
33%
Head Kicks
27%
⭐Other
Damage Events
27%
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 (53%). 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 (106%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 213% 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
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 (14/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (133% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#43 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#33 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc67%
Clinch
78% acc16%
Ground
72% acc16%
Striking Differential+1.01/min
4.73 landed/min3.72 absorbed/min
4.73
Landed/Min
3.72
Absorbed/Min
0.18
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed390
Sig. Strikes Attempted971
Key Insights
Ricky is a distance-first striker, with 71% of output at range.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 72% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
20%
Low
Division Rank#42 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#43 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
8%
Landed
2
Defended
23
Total
25
0.91
TD / 15min
0.36
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
25
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
5
Landed
25
Attempted
20%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
0%
R3
50%
Key Insights
TD defense at 44% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (20%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
390
2.38
Ratio
Absorbed
164
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
1/1
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
49.9
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
8.2
Standing %
83%
R3 vs R1 Output
133%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.38x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
⚙️ High engagement score (49.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 133% of R1.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:54
R2 Control
0:35
R3 Control
1:03
R1 to Final
+57%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+21.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+21.1pp
Body
-5.5pp
Leg
-15.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#22
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#24
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#43
of 52
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#33
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#35
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#33
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#27
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#22
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2994
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 2
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights