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Joe Soto

L2
“One Bad Mofo”
18-7-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 39/Orthodox/5' 6"/65″ reach/135 lbs
Win %
72%
SLpM
3.4
Str Acc
41%
Str Def
67%
TD Avg
0.8
TD Def
70%
Sub Avg
1.9
Finish
80%

At a Glance

3.4
SLpM
41%
Str Acc
0.8
TD Avg
80%
Finish %
67%
Str Def
Joe Soto "One Bad Mofo" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 18-7-0, the fighter carries a 72% win rate across 25 pro contests, with a 80% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground and exceptional 67% strike defense.
Career Arc
20 fightspeak +12 · current +10

Skill Profile

VOLUME49ACCURACY43KO POWER44TAKEDOWNS37TD DEFENSE61SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY54ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.36-0.06 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
5.37+2.19 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.85-0.67 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.90+1.50 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (5.37)Landed (3.36)
0
-2.01

Wins by Method

80%Finish
KO/TKO427%
Submission853%
Decision320%
18 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (18)
4 KO
8 SUB
3 DEC
3 OTH
Losses (7)
3 KO
1 SUB
1 DEC
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Sub
W
Dec
W
Sub
W
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 20
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
2.0 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-3
Fight History8 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
20 fights15W5L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LIuri Alcantara
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders
Feb 3, 2018KKO/TKO Punches11:06
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punches
Round
1
of 3
Time
1:06
Division
Bantamweight
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders
2018-02-03
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