BantamweightNOT FIGHTING

Tony Kelley

8-3

Age

Height

5'9"

Weight

1375 lbs

Reach

70"

Avg Fight Time

10:46

Gym

Soul Fighters

Wins By

3 KO · 3 Sub · 2 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R2 1R3 1

Last 4

LWWL

Finish Rate

75%

Bonuses

—

Style

Freestyle

Location

Shreveport, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Adrian Yanez

UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 3:49

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:49

WIN

vs Ali AlQaisi

UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Randy Costa

UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Half Guard

R2 4:15

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R2 4:15

LOSS

vs Kai Kamaka

UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3· 2020-08-15

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Front-Choke Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.5/min

Grappling

0.00 TD

Defense

46%

⚖️Tony adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

9 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

89%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

67%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

56%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

56%

⭐Other

Counters

56%

Guillotines

44%

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (89%). 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 (156%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 324% 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 (1 techniques)

Elbows to Head From Half Guard

100% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Half Guard (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 (5.5) and Sub/15min (1.4).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (3 KO + 3 subs).

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (248% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

47%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

46%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

39% acc60%

Clinch

68% acc30%

Ground

68% acc10%

Striking Differential+0.70/min

5.55 landed/min4.85 absorbed/min

5.55

Landed/Min

4.85

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed239

Sig. Strikes Attempted506

Key Insights

Tony incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).

Effective body attack (37%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Clinch active: 30% of output in the clinch (68% accuracy).

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

52%

Average

0%100%

TD Success Rate

Landed

Defended

Total

0.00

TD / 15min

1.39

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

Accuracy

Submission Timing

4 total attempts

Early Hunter

100%

Key Insights

Active submission threat (1.39/15min).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

478

6.83

Ratio

Absorbed

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

0/2

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

45.8

Elite Activity

Strikes/Min

8.8

Standing %

88%

R3 vs R1 Output

248%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (6.83x) - elite striking efficiency.

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

⚙️ High engagement score (45.8) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 248% of R1.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 4 fights

R1 Control

0:32

R2 Control

0:49

R3 Control

0:26

R1 to Final

+55%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+29.3pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+29.3pp

Body

-15.2pp

Leg

-14.1pp

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

2840

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights