Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Vince Morales
16-10
Age
34
Height
5'7"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
12:47
Gym
Syndicate MMA
UFC Record
3-8(11 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 7 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 2
Last 5
LLLLL
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
—
Style
Wrestling
Location
Caldwell, United States
Last Fight2025-03-29
RR
L - Raul Rosas Jr.
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Vince MoralesDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
SY
vs Song Yadong
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ES
vs Elijah Smith
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TL
vs Taylor Lapilus
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MJ
vs Miles Johns
UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jonathan Martinez
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LS
vs Louis Smolka
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 2:02
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 2:02
LOSS
RR
vs Raul Rosas Jr.
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CG
vs Chris Gutierrez
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Leg At Distance
R2 4:27
KO/TKOKick to Leg At Distance·R2 4:27
LOSS
BL
vs Benito Lopez
UFC Fight Night: De Randamie vs. Ladd· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AZ
vs Aiemann Zahabi
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DR
vs Drako Rodriguez
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane· 2021-08-07
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
3.6/min
Grappling
0.59 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Vince adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
21 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+89% vs div avg
90%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
48%
⭐Other
Counters
38%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
24%
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 Jabs (90%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Jabs) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (152%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 295% 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
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head 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: Punch to Head 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: TD/15min is below average (13/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 5 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (54%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (164% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#50 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
Division Rank#28 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc90%
Clinch
63% acc7%
Ground
68% acc3%
Striking Differential-0.43/min
3.57 landed/min4.00 absorbed/min
3.57
Landed/Min
4.00
Absorbed/Min
0.29
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed548
Sig. Strikes Attempted1449
Key Insights
Vince is a distance-first striker, with 88% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 36% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#17 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#36 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
40%(est)
Landed
6
Defended
9
Total
15
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.59
TD / 15min
0.49
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
15
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
30
Attempted
40%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
40%
R3
60%
Key Insights
5 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,096
0.98
Ratio
Absorbed
1,116
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
22.1
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
164%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.98x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚙️ High engagement score (22.1) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 164% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
0:07
R2 Control
0:22
R3 Control
0:33
R1 to Final
+59%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+12.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+12.9pp
Body
-4.5pp
Leg
-8.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#36
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#29
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#50
of 52
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#28
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#31
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#41
of 52
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#22
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#35
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2932
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights