MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Tamdan McCrory
14-5
Age
36
Height
6'4"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
78"
Avg Fight Time
07:54
Gym
Team Balance - Binghamton, NY
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 2
Last 5
LLWLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Ithaca, United States
Fight History
LOSS
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 4:44
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 4:44
LOSS
KJ
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:59
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:59
WIN
PS
vs Pete Spratt
UFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 2:04
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 2:04
LOSS
JH
vs John Howard
UFC 101: Declaration· 2009-08-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Ryan Madigan
UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· 2009-03-07
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes
R1 3:35
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes·R1 3:35
LOSS
DH
vs Dustin Hazelett
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 3:59
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 3:59
WIN
LC
vs Luke Cummo
UFC 87: Seek And Destroy· 2008-08-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AG
vs Akihiro Gono
UFC 78: Validation· 2007-11-17
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R2 3:19
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R2 3:19
WIN
JS
vs Josh Samman
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 4:10
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:10
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Wrestle-to-Submit
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (2.28 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
2.28/15m
TD Accuracy
50%
Clinch %
20%
🎯High conversion rate — 50% takedown accuracy
⚠️Limited striking output (2.1 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Mount
Submission to Strikes
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.5) and TD/15min (2.3).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (24/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (138% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
47%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc37%
Clinch
65% acc21%
Ground
66% acc43%
Striking Differential+0.47/min
2.07 landed/min1.60 absorbed/min
2.07
Landed/Min
1.60
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed163
Sig. Strikes Attempted332
Key Insights
Tamdan is active on the ground (42%).
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 43% from ground at 66% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%(est)
Landed
12
Defended
12
Total
24
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.28
TD / 15min
2.47
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
24
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
22
Landed
46
Attempted
48%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
11 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
46%
R2
36%
R3
18%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.28/15min.
TD defense at 33% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.47/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 43% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
320
1.95
Ratio
Absorbed
164
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.5
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.0
Standing %
69%
R3 vs R1 Output
138%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.95x) - consistent striking dominance.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 138% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
1:28
R2 Control
1:28
R3 Control
2:02
R1 to Final
0%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+25.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+25.3pp
Body
-12.7pp
Leg
-12.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+50.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights