Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Sam Patterson
14-2-1
4 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
6'3"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
78"
Avg Fight Time
03:36
Gym
Team Crossface
UFC Record
4-1(5 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 2 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4
Last 5
WWWWL
Finish Rate
93%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Watford, England
Next Fight2026-03-21
MP
vs Michael Page
Opponent Last Bout
W - Jared CannonierDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
TW
vs Trey Waters
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:01
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:01
WIN
DB
vs Danny Barlow
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:10
WIN
KC
vs Kiefer Crosbie
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R1 2:50
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R1 2:50
WIN
YL
vs Yohan Lainesse
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:03
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:03
LOSS
YA
vs Yanal Ashmouz
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R1 1:15
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 1:15
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.9/min
Grappling
1.39 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Sam adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
5 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+99% vs div avg
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
80%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Damage Events
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Uppercuts
40%
Counters
40%
Overhands
20%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (100%). 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 (180%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 320% 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
2
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#21
50% of subs
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Arm Triangle From Mount and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (100%) and Sub/15min (2.8).🔥
Finisher: 93% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 7 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#35 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#40 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc95%
Clinch
0%
Ground
60% acc5%
Striking Differential-0.04/min
3.89 landed/min3.93 absorbed/min
3.89
Landed/Min
3.93
Absorbed/Min
0.69
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed84
Sig. Strikes Attempted191
Key Insights
Sam is a distance-first striker, with 92% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 81% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 95% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
100%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
33%
Low
Division Rank#53 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
100%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
0
Total
2
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.39
TD / 15min
2.78
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
4
Attempted
100%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
TD defense at 33% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.78/15min).
High TD accuracy (100%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
168
1.45
Ratio
Absorbed
116
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
15.3
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.5
Standing %
93%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (15.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
--
Body
--
Leg
--
Range Preference Evolution
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#33
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#36
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#35
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#40
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#14
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#26
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#1
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#40
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2743
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights