Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Serhiy Sidey
12-2
2 Win Streak
Age
28
Height
5'11"
Weight
1355 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
11:52
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-1(3 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 3
WWL
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine
Last Fight2025-05-03
CS
W - Cameron Smotherman
Decision - SplitR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Ricky SimonDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
GA
vs Garrett Armfield
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Cameron Smotherman
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RT
vs Ramon Taveras
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis· 2024-01-20
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.5/min
Grappling
1.58 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Serhiy adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
9 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Master Level+43% vs div avg
44%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
44%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
44%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
⭐Other
Spinning
33%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
22%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (44%). 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 (88%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 198% 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
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (54%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (77% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#43 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
Division Rank#28 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc90%
Clinch
59% acc9%
Ground
100% acc1%
Striking Differential+0.23/min
4.49 landed/min4.26 absorbed/min
4.49
Landed/Min
4.26
Absorbed/Min
0.32
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed213
Sig. Strikes Attempted533
Key Insights
Serhiy is a distance-first striker, with 90% of output at range.
Effective body attack (28%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 4.9 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#41 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
20%
Low
Division Rank#51 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
15
Total
20
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.58
TD / 15min
1.26
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
20
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
5
Landed
20
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
25%
R2
0%
R3
75%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.58/15min.
TD defense at 20% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.26/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
213
1.05
Ratio
Absorbed
202
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
1/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
37.0
High
Strikes/Min
4.9
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
77%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (37.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:32
R2 Control
0:52
R3 Control
0:23
R1 to Final
-23%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+19.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+19.0pp
Body
+1.4pp
Leg
-20.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#27
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#36
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#43
of 52
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#28
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#29
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#20
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#6
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#32
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2536
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights