MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Tom Watson
17-9
Age
40
Height
6'1"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
14:15
Gym
—
Wins By
8 KO · 1 Sub · 8 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 1
Last 5
LWLLL
Finish Rate
53%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
CC
vs Chris Camozzi
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SA
vs Sam Alvey
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RN
vs Rafael Natal
UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· 2015-01-31
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NC
vs Nick Catone
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· 2014-02-01
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
TL
vs Thales Leites
UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung· 2013-08-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SN
vs Stanislav Nedkov
UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· 2013-03-02
KO/TKO
Knee to Body In Clinch
R2 4:42
KO/TKOKnee to Body In Clinch·R2 4:42
LOSS
BT
vs Brad Tavares
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· 2013-03-02
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·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
0.15 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Tom 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
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Knee to Body In Clinch
#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: Knee to Body In Clinch (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.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
39% acc72%
Clinch
64% acc26%
Ground
78% acc2%
Striking Differential-0.40/min
4.01 landed/min4.41 absorbed/min
4.01
Landed/Min
4.41
Absorbed/Min
0.15
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed400
Sig. Strikes Attempted902
Key Insights
Tom is a distance-first striker, with 72% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (33%).
Distance-dominant: 72% of output at range with 39% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
7%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
7%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
13
Total
14
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.15
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
14
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
28
Attempted
7%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.15/15min).
TD defense at 44% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (7%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
800
1.48
Ratio
Absorbed
542
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
98%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:35
R2 Control
0:38
R3 Control
0:15
R1 to Final
-6%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+14.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+14.5pp
Body
-6.2pp
Leg
-8.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2739
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights