Women's Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Melissa Mullins
7-2
Age
33
Height
5'7"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
11:07
Gym
Renegade MMA
UFC Record
2-2(4 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 1
Last 4
LWLW
Finish Rate
57%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Oxford, England
Next Fight2026-03-21
LC
vs Luana Carolina
Opponent Last Bout
L - Michelle MontagueDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
DZ
vs Daria Zhelezniakova
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KS
vs Klaudia Sygula
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 1:20
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 1:20
LOSS
NC
vs Nora Cornolle
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2
KO/TKO
Knee to Body In Clinch
R2 3:06
KO/TKOKnee to Body In Clinch·R2 3:06
WIN
IA
vs Irina Alekseeva
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.7/min
Grappling
2.03 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Melissa adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 50% striking and 43% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
7 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+70% vs div avg
71%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Mount
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
43%
⭐Other
Body Locks
43%
Uppercuts
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (71%). 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 (142%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 285% 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)
Punches to Head From Back Control
#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: Punches to Head From Back Control (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: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 86% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (71% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#7 of 15
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#12 of 15
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
49% acc73%
Clinch
75% acc4%
Ground
48% acc23%
Striking Differential-0.68/min
3.71 landed/min4.39 absorbed/min
3.71
Landed/Min
4.39
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed165
Sig. Strikes Attempted327
Key Insights
Melissa is a distance-first striker, with 73% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 82% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 49% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#8 of 15
0%100%
TD Defense
86%
Elite
Division Rank#3 of 15
0%100%
TD Success Rate
43%(est)
Landed
6
Defended
8
Total
14
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.03
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
14
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
28
Attempted
43%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.03/15min.
Elite TD defense (86%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 23% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
330
0.85
Ratio
Absorbed
390
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
0/4
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
34.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
62%
R3 vs R1 Output
71%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.85x) - absorbs more than deals.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (34.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:48
R2 Control
1:58
R3 Control
2:06
R1 to Final
+3%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-23.9pp
Body
+16.9pp
Leg
+7.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.5pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#10
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#13
of 15
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#7
of 15
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#12
of 15
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#9
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#4
of 15
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#12
of 15
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#14
of 15
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2580
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights