WelterweightRETIRED
Sean Pierson
14-6
Age
47
Height
6'0"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
12:57
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 4
Last 5
WWWLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Canada
Fight History
WIN
KR
vs Kenny Robertson
UFC 161: Evans vs Henderson· 2013-06-15
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
JH
vs Jake Hecht
UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· 2013-05-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LB
vs Lance Benoist
UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DH
vs Dong Hyun Kim
UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· 2011-12-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JE
vs Jake Ellenberger
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· 2011-04-30
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:42
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:42
WIN
MR
vs Matthew Riddle
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11
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
3.8/min
Grappling
0.39 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Sean 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.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and Strikes/Min (3.8).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (9/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (73% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
33% acc77%
Clinch
81% acc16%
Ground
57% acc8%
Striking Differential+0.11/min
3.84 landed/min3.73 absorbed/min
3.84
Landed/Min
3.73
Absorbed/Min
0.19
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed298
Sig. Strikes Attempted748
Key Insights
Sean is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.
Strong defense at 65%.
Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 33% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
18%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
18%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
9
Total
11
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.39
TD / 15min
0.39
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
11
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
22
Attempted
18%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.39/15min).
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Lower TD accuracy (18%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
596
1.32
Ratio
Absorbed
450
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/6
KD Recovery
33.3%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
34.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.8
Standing %
82%
R3 vs R1 Output
73%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (34.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
1:39
R2 Control
0:34
R3 Control
0:17
R1 to Final
-15%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+13.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+13.0pp
Body
-6.7pp
Leg
-6.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-16.7pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights