Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING

Vernon White

11-9-1

Age

Height

6'1"

Weight

200 lbs

Reach

—

Avg Fight Time

14:46

Gym

—

Wins By

0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

—

Last 2

Finish Rate

—

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Sparks, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Chuck Liddell

UFC 49: Unfinished Business· 2004-08-21

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:05

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:05

DRAW

vs Ian Freeman

UFC 43: Meltdown· 2003-06-06

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.1/min

Grappling

0.88 TD

Defense

54%

⚖️Vernon 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.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (54%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (127% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

39%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

54%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

32% acc33%

Clinch

64% acc36%

Ground

47% acc31%

Striking Differential-0.09/min

2.11 landed/min2.20 absorbed/min

2.11

Landed/Min

2.20

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed72

Sig. Strikes Attempted187

Key Insights

Vernon incorporates heavy clinch work (31%).

Uses leg kicks strategically (32%).

Clinch active: 36% of output in the clinch (64% accuracy).

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

High pace fighter: 6.0 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

29%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

44%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

29%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

0.88

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

17%

Accuracy

Key Insights

TD defense at 44% could be a vulnerability.

Lower TD accuracy (29%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 31% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

116

3.22

Ratio

Absorbed

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

0/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

40.0

High

Strikes/Min

6.0

Standing %

75%

R3 vs R1 Output

127%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.22x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (40.0) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 127% of R1.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 2 fights

R1 Control

0:52

R2 Control

2:28

R3 Control

0:46

R1 to Final

+17%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Increases leg kicks late in fights (+19.0pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-29.7pp

Body

+10.7pp

Leg

+19.0pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-17.9pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights