FeatherweightACTIVE
Shane Young
13-8
Age
30
Height
5'8"
Weight
1455 lbs
Reach
72.5"
Avg Fight Time
10:16
Gym
City Kickboxing
Wins By
6 KO · 4 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 1
Last 5
WLLLL
Finish Rate
77%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Fight History
WIN
RD
vs Rolando Dy
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head At Distance
R2 4:40
KO/TKOElbow to Head At Distance·R2 4:40
LOSS
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GM
vs Gabriel Miranda
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland· 2023-09-09
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 0:59
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 0:59
LOSS
BB
vs Blake Bilder
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski· 2023-02-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
OM
vs Omar Morales
UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2021-03-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LK
vs Ludovit Klein
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa· 2020-09-26
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 1:16
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 1:16
WIN
AA
vs Austin Arnett
UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva· 2019-02-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.2/min
Grappling
0.63 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Shane adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
8 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
88%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
63%
⭐Other
Counters
63%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
38%
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 Jabs (100%). 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 (188%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 377% 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
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Elbow to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Elbow to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.2) and Strike Def% (53%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 77% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 4 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (53%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (143% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc93%
Clinch
74% acc7%
Ground
0%
Striking Differential-0.27/min
5.19 landed/min5.46 absorbed/min
5.19
Landed/Min
5.46
Absorbed/Min
0.21
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed373
Sig. Strikes Attempted916
Key Insights
Shane is a distance-first striker, with 93% of output at range.
Effective body attack (27%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 93% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
19%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
13%
Landed
2
Defended
14
Total
16
0.63
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
16
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
32
Attempted
19%
Accuracy
Key Insights
4 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (19%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
746
1.44
Ratio
Absorbed
518
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.0
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
143%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 143% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:23
R2 Control
0:19
R3 Control
0:22
R1 to Final
+38%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+18.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+18.9pp
Body
-10.9pp
Leg
-8.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3243
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights