FlyweightNOT FIGHTING
Yao Zhikui
2-5
Age
32
Height
5'4"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
64"
Avg Fight Time
11:26
Gym
China Top Team SidDaoKou Street, Haidian Diserice
Wins By
0 KO · 1 Sub · 1 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 4
LLWL
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Henan, China
Fight History
LOSS
JL
vs Jenel Lausa
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
FS
vs Fredy Serrano
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Arm Injury
R1 0:44
KO/TKOto Arm Injury·R1 0:44
WIN
NT
vs Nolan Ticman
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Faber· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RW
vs Royston Wee
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Le· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.4/min
Grappling
0.66 TD
Defense
49%
⚖️Yao 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 (49%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (89% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
22%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
49%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
20% acc68%
Clinch
47% acc12%
Ground
44% acc20%
Striking Differential-1.38/min
1.44 landed/min2.82 absorbed/min
1.44
Landed/Min
2.82
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed66
Sig. Strikes Attempted305
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 74% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (2.0:1).
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
17%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
10
Total
12
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.66
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
12
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
24
Attempted
17%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Lower TD accuracy (17%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
132
0.90
Ratio
Absorbed
146
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
22.6
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.1
Standing %
87%
R3 vs R1 Output
89%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.90x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (22.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:33
R2 Control
0:50
R3 Control
0:37
R1 to Final
+10%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.8pp
Body
-4.2pp
Leg
-7.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+8.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights