Women's Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Veronica Hardy

9-5-1

1 Win Streak

Age

Height

5'4"

Weight

1258 lbs

Reach

64"

Avg Fight Time

12:29

Gym

Ankos MMA - Zabikowska 66, Lubon

UFC Record

5-5(10 bouts)

Wins By

0 KO 1 Sub 4 Dec

Losses By

1 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 1R3 4

Last 5

LWWWL

Finish Rate

33%

Bonuses

Style

MMA

Location

Venezuela

Last Fight2025-10-04

W - Brogan Walker

KO/TKOR3 2:46

Elbows to Head On Ground

Fight History

LOSS

vs Ashlee Evans-Smith

UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head On Ground

R3 2:46

KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R3 2:46

WIN

vs JJ Aldrich

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jamey-Lyn Horth

UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Polyana Viana

UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2· 2025-09-27

Submission

Armbar On Ground

R1 1:09

SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 1:09

LOSS

vs Gillian Robertson

UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:27

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:27

LOSS

vs Andrea Lee

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Bea Malecki

UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Eduarda Moura

UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Juliana Miller

UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Brogan Walker

UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Counter Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.1/min

Grappling

0.93 TD

Defense

49%

⚖️Veronica adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

12 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Counters

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+57% vs div avg

58%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

50%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

42%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

42%

⭐Other

Knees

42%

⭐Other

Overhands

25%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Counters (58%). 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 (108%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 234% 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

0% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

100% of career finishes

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

Other

Armbar On Ground

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Armbar On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (11/100). Opponents exploit this.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (86% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

45%

Average

Division Rank#13 of 23

0%100%

Striking Defense

49%

Average

Division Rank#21 of 23

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

47% acc75%

Clinch

64% acc12%

Ground

58% acc13%

Striking Differential-0.36/min

3.12 landed/min3.48 absorbed/min

3.12

Landed/Min

3.48

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed351

Sig. Strikes Attempted773

Key Insights

Veronica is a distance-first striker, with 74% of output at range.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 47% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

41%

Below Avg

Division Rank#9 of 23

0%100%

TD Defense

56%

Above Avg

Division Rank#16 of 23

0%100%

TD Success Rate

Landed

Defended

Total

0.93

TD / 15min

0.27

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

41%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

3 total attempts

Early Hunter

67%

33%

Key Insights

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

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

702

0.90

Ratio

Absorbed

782

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

0/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

24.4

Low Output

Strikes/Min

4.0

Standing %

87%

R3 vs R1 Output

86%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.90x) - absorbs more than deals.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (24.4) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 10 fights

R1 Control

0:37

R2 Control

0:48

R3 Control

0:31

R1 to Final

-6%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Increases leg kicks late in fights (+8.2pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-10.2pp

Body

+2.0pp

Leg

+8.2pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-0.1pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#20

of 23

📉 Below Average

Absorption

#12

of 23

🥉 Mid-range

Accuracy

#13

of 23

🥉 Mid-range

Str Defense

#21

of 23

📉 Below Average

Knockdowns

#15

of 23

🥉 Mid-range

Takedowns

#15

of 23

🥉 Mid-range

Submissions

#14

of 23

🥉 Mid-range

Damage Ratio

#20

of 23

📉 Below Average

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2650

Strong

Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights