BantamweightNOT FIGHTING

Thomas Almeida

22-5

Age

Height

5'7"

Weight

136 lbs

Reach

70"

Avg Fight Time

09:00

Gym

Chute Boxe - Sao Paulo

Wins By

17 KO · 4 Sub · 1 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 2R3 1

Last 5

LLWLW

Finish Rate

95%

Bonuses

—

Style

Muay Thai

Location

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Fight History

LOSS

vs Cody Garbrandt

UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 2:53

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:53

LOSS

vs Jonathan Martinez

UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Anthony Birchak

UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 4:24

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:24

LOSS

vs Jimmie Rivera

UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Albert Morales

UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 1:37

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 1:37

LOSS

vs Sean O'Malley

UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2021-03-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head On Ground

R3 3:52

KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R3 3:52

LOSS

vs Rob Font

UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2018-01-20

KO/TKO

Kick to Head In Clinch

R2 2:24

KO/TKOKick to Head In Clinch·R2 2:24

WIN

vs Brad Pickett

UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· 2015-07-11

KO/TKO

Flying Knee Head

R2 0:29

KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R2 0:29

WIN

vs Yves Jabouin

UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· 2015-04-25

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 4:18

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:18

WIN

vs Tim Gorman

UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs Saint Preux

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

4.8/min

Grappling

0.17 TD

Defense

62%

⚖️Thomas adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

6 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

100%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Head Kicks

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

67%

⭐Other

Damage Events

67%

Spinning

50%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

1× detected

Clinch → Takedown

1× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (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 (200%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 434% 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

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Punches to Head At Distance

75% of KOs

Flying Knee Head

25% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (3x, 75% 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: Strike Def% (62%) and Strikes/Min (4.8).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 95% of wins end in finish (17 KO + 4 subs).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 76% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (128% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

44%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

62%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

43% acc89%

Clinch

66% acc10%

Ground

40% acc1%

Striking Differential-0.09/min

4.84 landed/min4.93 absorbed/min

4.84

Landed/Min

4.93

Absorbed/Min

0.50

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed435

Sig. Strikes Attempted1000

Key Insights

Thomas is a distance-first striker, with 89% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (22%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 89% of output at range with 43% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

14%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

76%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

14%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

0.17

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

14%

Accuracy

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.17/15min).

Solid TD defense at 76%.

4 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (14%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

435

1.02

Ratio

Absorbed

425

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

3/8

KD Recovery

20%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

22.8

Low Output

Strikes/Min

4.2

Standing %

99%

R3 vs R1 Output

128%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 20% win rate when dropped.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (22.8) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 128% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 10 fights

R1 Control

0:03

R2 Control

0:04

R3 Control

0:01

R1 to Final

+26%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-0.1pp

Body

+4.6pp

Leg

-4.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

0.0pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2994

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 1

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights