LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Scott Holtzman
14-6
Age
39
Height
5'9"
Weight
1555 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
12:52
Gym
Shield Systems Academy - Knoxville, TN
Wins By
5 KO · 2 Sub · 7 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 6
Last 5
LLLWW
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Knoxville, United States
Fight History
LOSS
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
MG
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 1:22
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 1:22
LOSS
BD
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Fist Head
R1 4:38
KO/TKOSpinning Back Fist Head·R1 4:38
WIN
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DH
vs Dong Hyun Ma
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R2 5:00
LOSS
NL
vs Nik Lentz
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Michael McBride
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CP
vs Cody Pfister
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AC
vs Anthony Christodoulou
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:40
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:40
WIN
DH
vs Darrell Horcher
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Alan Patrick
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor· 2018-10-06
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount
R3 3:42
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R3 3:42
LOSS
DD
vs Drew Dober
UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· 2016-01-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JE
vs Josh Emmett
UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.3/min
Grappling
1.88 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Scott adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 48% striking and 57% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
9 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Uppercuts
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
56%
Jabs
44%
⭐Other
Counters
56%
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 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 (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 302% 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
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
#1
1
50% of KOs
Elbows to Head From Mount
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (7/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (127% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc64%
Clinch
77% acc16%
Ground
68% acc20%
Striking Differential+0.66/min
4.32 landed/min3.66 absorbed/min
4.32
Landed/Min
3.66
Absorbed/Min
0.36
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed723
Sig. Strikes Attempted1511
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 73% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 20% from ground at 68% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 6.4 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
49%
Landed
18
Defended
19
Total
37
1.88
TD / 15min
0.18
Sub / 15min
18
TD Landed
37
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
42
Landed
74
Attempted
57%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.88/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
High TD accuracy (57%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 20% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,446
1.32
Ratio
Absorbed
1,096
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
8/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
40.4
High
Strikes/Min
6.4
Standing %
71%
R3 vs R1 Output
127%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (40.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 127% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 13 fights
R1 Control
1:05
R2 Control
1:50
R3 Control
1:29
R1 to Final
+46%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+20.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+20.9pp
Body
-13.5pp
Leg
-7.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+12.8pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2979
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights