LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Shamar Bailey
12-5
Age
40
Height
5'9"
Weight
158 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
12:58
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 3
LLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
ED
vs Evan Dunham
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DC
vs Danny Castillo
UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· 2011-11-19
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:52
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:52
WIN
RM
vs Ryan McGillivray
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale
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
1.6/min
Grappling
1.50 TD
Defense
70%
⚖️Shamar 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
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (70%) and TD/15min (1.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (70%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (56% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
20%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
70%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
28% acc75%
Clinch
98% acc16%
Ground
50% acc10%
Striking Differential-2.35/min
1.56 landed/min3.91 absorbed/min
1.56
Landed/Min
3.91
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed78
Sig. Strikes Attempted383
Key Insights
Shamar is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Absorbs more than landing (2.5:1).
Strong defense at 70%.
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 28% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
10
Total
15
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.50
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
15
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
28
Attempted
36%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.50/15min.
TD defense at 38% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
142
0.62
Ratio
Absorbed
228
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
73%
R3 vs R1 Output
56%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.62x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 56% of R1 pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:41
R2 Control
2:04
R3 Control
1:41
R1 to Final
-23%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.7pp
Body
-11.8pp
Leg
+5.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+5.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights