WelterweightACTIVE
Val Woodburn
7-2
Age
30
Height
5'8"
Weight
1695 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
07:49
Gym
—
Wins By
5 KO · 0 Sub · 2 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 2
LL
Finish Rate
71%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Jamaica
Fight History
LOSS
OE
vs Oban Elliott
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BN
vs Bo Nickal
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:38
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:38
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.6/min
Grappling
1.92 TD
Defense
36%
⚖️Val 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
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (100%) and TD/15min (1.9).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (240% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
30% acc68%
Clinch
60% acc20%
Ground
75% acc12%
Striking Differential-3.33/min
1.60 landed/min4.93 absorbed/min
1.60
Landed/Min
4.93
Absorbed/Min
0.96
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed25
Sig. Strikes Attempted70
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 84% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (3.1:1).
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
100%
Elite
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
100%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
0
Total
2
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.92
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
4
Attempted
100%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.92/15min.
High TD accuracy (100%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
50
0.32
Ratio
Absorbed
154
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
11.5
Low Output
Strikes/Min
1.6
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
240%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.32x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚙️ High engagement score (11.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 240% of R1.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
0:06
R2 Control
0:19
R3 Control
1:25
R1 to Final
+243%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+16.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-25.0pp
Body
+8.3pp
Leg
+16.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-20.3pp
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
2813
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights