LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Thomas Gifford
17-9
Age
30
Height
6'1"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
75.5"
Avg Fight Time
14:53
Gym
—
Wins By
3 KO · 13 Sub · 1 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 2
LL
Finish Rate
94%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Hot Springs, United States
Fight History
LOSS
MD
vs Mike Davis
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 4:45
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 4:45
LOSS
RR
vs Roosevelt Roberts
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson· 2025-09-27
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
4.0/min
Grappling
0.50 TD
Defense
37%
⚖️Thomas 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
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 94% of wins end in finish (3 KO + 13 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (76% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc88%
Clinch
79% acc10%
Ground
33% acc2%
Striking Differential-2.48/min
3.97 landed/min6.45 absorbed/min
3.97
Landed/Min
6.45
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed118
Sig. Strikes Attempted312
Key Insights
Thomas is a distance-first striker, with 88% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (29%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Distance-dominant: 88% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%
Landed
1
Defended
2
Total
3
0.50
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
3
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
1
Landed
3
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Key Insights
TD defense at 33% could be a vulnerability.
13 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
118
0.61
Ratio
Absorbed
192
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.8
Standing %
94%
R3 vs R1 Output
76%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.61x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.2) - maintains relentless pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
--
R2 Control
--
R3 Control
0:51
R1 to Final
-24%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-9.5pp
Body
+3.3pp
Leg
+6.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+5.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2858
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights