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Billy Giovanella

“Wolverine”
9-5-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 40/5' 8"/125 lbs
Win %
64%
SLpM
1.3
Str Acc
40%
Str Def
52%
TD Avg
0.9
TD Def
100%
Sub Avg
1.7
Finish
71%

At a Glance

1.3
SLpM
40%
Str Acc
0.9
TD Avg
71%
Finish %
52%
Str Def
Billy Giovanella "Wolverine" is a mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 9-5-0, the fighter carries a 64% win rate across 14 pro contests, with a 71% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 100% takedown defense and active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
14 fightspeak +7 · current +7

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 20 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 40 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 44 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 38 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 98 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 60 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 49 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME20ACCURACY40KO POWER44TAKEDOWNS38TD DEFENSE98SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY60ACTIVITY49
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 40% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 52% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 12% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 100% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.27-2.15 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.02-1.16 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.87-0.65 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.70+1.30 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.02)Landed (1.27)
0
-0.75

Wins by Method

71%Finish
KO/TKO229%
Submission343%
Decision229%
9 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (9)
2 KO
3 SUB
2 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (5)
5 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Sub
W
Sub
W
Sub
W
KO
W
Dec

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 14
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 14 pre-UFC
14 fights7W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Miguel Restrepo
CESCES NY 1
May 4, 2018KTKO30:20
DRAW
Method
TKO
Punches
Round
3
of 3
Time
0:20
Division
Bantamweight
CES NY 1
2018-05-04
?Johnny Lopez
BellatorBellator 185
Oct 20, 2017DDECUnanimous
?Alexander Keshtov
Global Proving GroundGlobal Proving Ground 27
Dec 17, 2016KTKO14:12
?Johnny Lopez
Reality FightingReality Fighting
May 28, 2016SSUBR1
?Unknown
TitanCage Titans 22
Jan 24, 2015KTKO24:59
WKody Nordby
CESCES 25
Aug 8, 2014SSUB23:05
WTom Balzano
TitanCage Titans 17
Jan 25, 2014SSUB11:13
WUnknown
CFXCFX 23: Summer Slam
Sep 14, 2013SSUB10:44
?Darren Mima
AFO: Summer BrawlAFO: Summer Brawl 6
Jun 29, 2013KTKO14:11
?Robby Slade
CFXCFX 22: Winter Blast
Feb 23, 2013SSUB23:21
WUnknown
TitanCage Titans 12
Nov 10, 2012KTKO11:53
WUnknown
Warrior Nation XFAWarrior Nation XFA 4
Aug 24, 2012DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
CESCES 12: Far Beyond Driven
Aug 3, 2012KTKO21:41
WGilvan Santos
CESCES 11: Proving Grounds
Jun 15, 2012DDECSplit